Inability to form NEW long-term explicit memories following brain injury or trauma is known as:
ARetrograde Amnesia
BDissociative Amnesia
CAnterograde Amnesia
DPsychogenic Amnesia
Explanation
Anterograde amnesia prevents new memory consolidation while leaving past memories intact (famous in patient H.M.).
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Cognitive Psychology
- Subtopic: Memory Disorders
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