A woman met a car accident and after recovering, she cannot remember events right before the crash, it is called _________________?

Correct answer: B. retrograde amnesia

  • A. anterograde amnesia
  • B. retrograde amnesia
  • C. anterograde interference
  • D. retrograde interference

Explanation

Retrograde amnesia is the loss of memories formed before a damaging event, such as the accident. Anterograde amnesia instead prevents the formation of new memories after the event.

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