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What happens when information cannot be correctly registered and cannot be retained for more than a few minutes?
Anterograde amnesia
What type of amnesia occurs when there is a defect in recalling and reproducing memories formed several days, weeks, or years before?
Retrograde amnesia
What term is used to describe the failure of learning?
Anterograde amnesia
What is the main difference between anterograde and retrograde amnesia?
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Which of the following is an example of retrograde amnesia?
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What is the primary characteristic of anterograde amnesia?
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Retrograde amnesia affects which type of memories?
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What is the common underlying issue in both anterograde and retrograde amnesia?
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When does anterograde amnesia occur?
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What is the key difference between anterograde and retrograde amnesia in terms of timeline?
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Study Notes
Amnesia Types
- Anterograde amnesia occurs when information cannot be correctly registered and retained for more than a few minutes, resulting in a failure of learning.
- Retrograde amnesia occurs when there is a defect in recalling and reproducing memories that were formed several days, weeks, or years before.
Amnesia Types
- Anterograde amnesia occurs when information cannot be correctly registered and retained for more than a few minutes, resulting in a failure of learning.
- Retrograde amnesia occurs when there is a defect in recalling and reproducing memories that were formed several days, weeks, or years before.
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