A brain tumor in the hippocampus of the brain would impair a person's ability to learn new things while leaving their old memories intact. This condition is known as _________________?
Correct answer: B. anterograde amnesia
- A. retroactive inhibition
- B. anterograde amnesia
- C. proactive inhibition
- D. retrograde amnesia
Explanation
Anterograde amnesia impairs the formation of new long-term memories after brain damage, while memories from before the damage may remain available. Hippocampal injury is classically associated with this pattern.
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