Asked by
Fidel Robles
on Nov 02, 2024
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The inability to form new memories is called
A) repression.
B) anterograde amnesia.
C) the misinformation effect.
D) retroactive interference.
Anterograde Amnesia
A condition where a person is unable to form new memories after the event that caused the amnesia, although long-term memories from before the event remain intact.
New Memories
The formation and storing of information and experiences that can be recalled at a later time, a fundamental process in learning.
Inability
The state of being unable to perform a function or action due to physical or mental limitations.
- Understand the distinction between explicit and implicit memory, and how they can be differently affected by amnesia.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the distinction between explicit and implicit memory, and how they can be differently affected by amnesia.