Amnesia: Causes, Types, and Treatment

Question 1

What is a key characteristic of anterograde amnesia?

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Inability to create new memories after the condition's onset

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Loss of memories formed before the condition's onset

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Disorientation and confusion

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Difficulty recalling personal information

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of anterograde amnesia?

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Difficulty recalling events that occurred before the onset of amnesia

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Inability to form new memories

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Disorientation in time and place

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Confabulation

Question 3

Which type of amnesia is primarily caused by damage to the hippocampus?

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Anterograde amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

Question 4

What is the key difference between anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

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Retrograde amnesia affects memories formed before the onset of amnesia, while anterograde amnesia affects memories formed after the onset of amnesia.

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Anterograde amnesia affects memories formed before the onset of amnesia, while retrograde amnesia affects memories formed after the onset of amnesia.

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Anterograde amnesia is temporary, while retrograde amnesia is permanent.

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Retrograde amnesia is temporary, while anterograde amnesia is permanent.

Question 5

What is the general prognosis for amnesia?

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The prognosis for amnesia depends on the type and severity of the amnesia.

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The prognosis for amnesia is generally good.

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The prognosis for amnesia is generally poor.

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There is no known cure for amnesia.

Question 6

Which of the following is not specifically classified as a type of amnesia?

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Alzheimer's disease

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Anterograde amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a recognized type of amnesia?

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Childhood amnesia

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Anterograde amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

Question 8

What is the leading cause of organic amnesia?

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Head injury

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Stress

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Depression

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Alcoholism

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of anterograde amnesia?

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Loss of memories before a specific date

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Difficulty with attention and concentration

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Inability to recall personal information

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Inability to form new memories

Question 10

What is a common treatment option for psychogenic amnesia?

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Psychotherapy

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Surgery

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Medication

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 11

What is a defining characteristic of retrograde amnesia?

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Loss of memories from before a specific date

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Difficulty with attention and concentration

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Inability to recall personal information

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Inability to form new memories

Question 12

What is the primary distinction between anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

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Anterograde amnesia affects memory formation after the onset of the amnesia, while retrograde amnesia affects memory formation before the onset of the amnesia.

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Anterograde amnesia is permanent, while retrograde amnesia can be temporary.

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Anterograde amnesia affects short-term memory, while retrograde amnesia affects long-term memory.

Question 13

What is the role of the hippocampus in relation to amnesia?

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It plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories.

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It is solely responsible for storing long-term memories.

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It is primarily involved in the retrieval of memories.

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It has no significant role in memory processes.

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of anterograde amnesia?

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Difficulty forming new memories

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Difficulty remembering events that occurred before the onset of amnesia

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Difficulty recalling recent events

Question 15

What is the most common cause of retrograde amnesia?

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Head trauma

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Epilepsy

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Stroke

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for amnesia?

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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Memory training

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Medication

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Cognitive rehabilitation

Question 17

What is the main difference between explicit and implicit memory?

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Explicit memory involves conscious retrieval of information, while implicit memory does not

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Explicit memory is long-term, while implicit memory is short-term

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Explicit memory is declarative, while implicit memory is non-declarative

Question 18

Which area of the brain is primarily responsible for memory formation and retrieval?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Prefrontal cortex

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Cerebellum

Question 19

What is the term for the spontaneous recovery of memories that were thought to be lost?

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Hypermnesia

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Proactive interference

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Retroactive interference

Question 20

What is the name of the famous case study of anterograde amnesia who was known for having a bilateral medial temporal lobectomy?

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Patient H.M.

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Patient K.C.

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Patient S.B.

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Patient J.D.

Question 21

Which type of amnesia is characterized by the inability to make new memories following a traumatic event ?

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Anterograde amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

Question 22

What is the primary cause of anterograde amnesia?

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Brain injury, particularly damage to the hippocampus

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Stroke

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Epilepsy

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of retrograde amnesia?

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Difficulty forming new memories

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Confusion and disorientation

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Mood swings

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Loss of memories from before the amnesic event

Question 24

What is the term for a sudden and temporary loss of short-term memory lasting up to 24 hours?

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Transient global amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Anterograde amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

Question 25

Which type of amnesia is commonly associated with a sudden loss of personal identity, such as one's name, family, or past experiences?

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Anterograde amnesia

Question 26

One of the common treatments for anterograde amnesia aims to improve the patient's ability to form new memories. What is this type of treatment called?

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Rehabilitation therapy

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Surgery

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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Medication

Question 27

What is the fundamental difference between explicit and implicit memory?

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Explicit memory involves conscious recall, while implicit memory operates automatically and unconsciously.

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Implicit memory is more vulnerable to amnesia than explicit memory.

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Explicit memory is associated with the hippocampus, while implicit memory is not.

Question 28

Which type of memory is primarily affected in anterograde amnesia?

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Explicit memory

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Implicit memory

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Neither explicit nor implicit memory

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Both explicit and implicit memory

Question 29

What is a confabulation in the context of amnesia?

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A false or fabricated memory that an individual creates to fill gaps in their memory.

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A symptom of schizophrenia

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A type of hallucination

Question 30

Which of the following is a key characteristic of anterograde amnesia?

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Inability to form new memories, while old memories remain intact

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Loss of semantic memories, such as facts and meanings

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Inability to recall old memories, such as personal experiences

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Loss of procedural memories, such as skills and habits

Question 31

What is the most prevalent cause of post-traumatic amnesia?

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Head injury resulting from a sudden impact or trauma

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Stroke, a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain

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Electroconvulsive therapy, a medical procedure involving controlled seizures

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Alcohol abuse, excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol

Question 32

What is the fundamental distinction between anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

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Anterograde amnesia affects the formation of new memories, while retrograde amnesia affects the retrieval of old memories.

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Anterograde amnesia affects the retrieval of old memories, while retrograde amnesia affects the formation of new memories.

Question 33

Which of the following is a common treatment approach for anterograde amnesia?

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Memory rehabilitation, a therapy focusing on techniques to improve memory skills

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Psychotherapy, a form of counseling that addresses emotional and psychological issues

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Electroconvulsive therapy, a medical procedure that involves controlled seizures

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Medication, drugs used to treat various symptoms or underlying conditions

Question 34

What is the typical cause of psychogenic amnesia?

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Psychological trauma, often related to highly stressful or emotionally disturbing events

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Head injury, a physical injury to the head that can affect brain function

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Alcohol abuse, excessive and prolonged consumption of alcohol

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Stroke, a sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain

Question 35

Which of the following describes transient global amnesia?

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A sudden, temporary loss of memory that typically affects older individuals

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A memory loss that results from a head injury

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A gradual memory loss that commonly affects younger individuals

Question 36

Which of the following is an example of implicit memory?

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Riding a bike, a skill that is learned and performed automatically

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Understanding the meaning of a word, an explicit memory of semantic knowledge

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Recalling a childhood event, an explicit memory of a past experience

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Remembering a phone number, an explicit memory of a specific piece of information

Question 37

What is a limitation of using MCQs to assess memory?

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MCQs primarily evaluate explicit memory, focusing on conscious recall of information.

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MCQs are not a valid method for measuring memory abilities.

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MCQs solely assess implicit memory, emphasizing unconscious memory processes.

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MCQs are not a reliable method for measuring memory abilities.

Question 38

What is the term for the inability to form new memories?

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Anterograde amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Traumatic amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

Question 39

Which of the following is a symptom of psychogenic amnesia?

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Inability to recall personal information

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Nausea

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Difficulty concentrating

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Headaches

Question 40

What is the most common treatment for anterograde amnesia?

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Memory rehabilitation therapy

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Hypnosis

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Medication

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Electroconvulsive therapy

Question 41

Which part of the brain is most commonly associated with amnesia?

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Hippocampus

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Cerebellum

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Prefrontal cortex

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Amygdala

Question 42

Which of the following is a potential risk factor for developing psychogenic amnesia?

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History of trauma

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Occupation

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Gender

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Age

Question 43

What is the difference between retrograde and anterograde amnesia?

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Retrograde amnesia affects memories before the onset of amnesia, while anterograde amnesia affects memories after the onset.

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Retrograde amnesia affects memories after the onset of amnesia, while anterograde amnesia affects memories before the onset.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of organic amnesia?

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Transient global amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Anterograde amnesia

Question 45

Which brain structure is primarily responsible for the formation of new memories?

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Hippocampus

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Amygdala

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Cerebellum

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Thalamus

Question 46

What is the primary characteristic of anterograde amnesia?

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Inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia

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Temporary loss of memory that resolves on its own

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Loss of memories from before the onset of amnesia

Question 47

Which type of amnesia is characterized by a sudden and temporary loss of memory, often following a stressful event?

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Transient global amnesia

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Psychogenic amnesia

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Retrograde amnesia

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Anterograde amnesia

Question 48

What is a possible cause of psychogenic amnesia?

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Severe psychological trauma

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Head injury

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Brain tumor

Question 49

Which of the following is a common treatment approach for anterograde amnesia?

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Rehearsal and memory aids

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Electroconvulsive therapy

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Hypnosis

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Psychopharmacology

Question 50

Which of the following is a potential complication of amnesia?

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Depression

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Mania

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Hyperactivity

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Schizophrenia