Chronic alcoholism can lead to a form of amnesia called ________ caused by a vitamin deficiency and poor diet typical of people who abuse alcohol.
A) Broca's syndrome
B) Korsakoff's syndrome
C) Pick's disease
D) Wernicke's syndrome

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a form of amnesia commonly associated with chronic alcoholism. It is caused by a deficiency in thiamine (vitamin B1) as a result of a poor diet typically found in people who abuse alcohol. Broca's syndrome, Pick's disease, and Wernicke's syndrome are not associated with chronic alcoholism or a vitamin deficiency.

Chronic Alcoholism Can Lead to a Form of Amnesia Called