The Brain: Structures and Functions

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

Patient H.M., who had his hippocampi removed, could

A
$Recall old memories but not form new ones (anterograde amnesia)$
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B
$Form new explicit long-term memories with normal consolidation$
C
$Speak only with severe and persistent language deficits$
D
$Recall almost no memories from any point in his life (global amnesia)$

Explanation

Famous case showing the hippocampus is essential for forming new declarative memories.

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