The inability to recall events immediately preceding an accident or injury, but without loss of earlier memory is called ________ amnesia.

A) retrograde
B) psychogenic
C) psychotropic
D) retroactive

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The inability to recall events immediately preceding an accident or injury, but without loss of earlier memory is called ________ amnesia.A)  retrogradeB)  psychogenicC)  psychotropicD)  retroactive

Jessica Santiago · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Retrograde amnesia specifically refers to the inability to recall events immediately preceding an accident or injury, while still retaining memory of earlier events. Psychogenic and psychotropic are not related to amnesia, and retroactive amnesia refers to the inability to remember events that occurred after the injury or accident.

The inability to recall events immediately preceding an accident or injury, but without loss of earlier memory is called ________ amnesia.

A) retrograde
B) psychogenic
C) psychotropic
D) retroactive

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