Eric has suffered damage to his hippocampus.His family notices that he is now unable to recall normal events that occur in daily life and that he seems lost and disoriented most of the time.Nonetheless,Eric has no problem recalling factual information,such as the last three prime ministers and the inventor of the telephone.Eric's _____ memory has apparently been affected by the hippocampal damage.

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Episodic memory involves remembering specific events or episodes that have occurred in one's life. This type of memory is often impaired in individuals with damage to the hippocampus, as seen in Eric's case. Semantic memory, on the other hand, involves recalling general knowledge and factual information, which Eric appears to have retained. Procedural memory involves recalling how to do things, such as riding a bike, and implicit memory involves unconscious memory of experiences or information. Neither of these types of memory appear to have been specifically mentioned in the scenario.

Eric Has Suffered Damage to His Hippocampus