Asked by
Kayziel Mojica
on Dec 14, 2024Verified
While riding my bike I fell down,hit my head and hurt my brain.Now I can no longer recall events that have occurred since my fall.This is an example of ______.
A) retrograde amnesia
B) anterograde amnesia
C) declarative amnesia
D) procedural amnesia
Anterograde Amnesia
A memory disorder that affects the ability to form new memories following the event that caused the amnesia, making it difficult to remember recent events or new information.
Retrograde Amnesia
A memory disorder where individuals are unable to recall information that was acquired before a specific date, usually the date of an injury or operation.
Declarative Amnesia
A memory disorder characterized by the inability to recall facts and information that can be consciously known, typically involving episodic or semantic memory.
- Describe the effects of amnesia on memory functions and delineate between various forms of amnesia.
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Learning Objectives
- Describe the effects of amnesia on memory functions and delineate between various forms of amnesia.