Alexander has experienced a traumatic brain injury. Subsequent to the injury, he is unable to form new memories. He can recall events from the distant past, but if he meets a person and has a conversation, then that person leaves the room and returns, he will not recall that they spoke a few moments earlier. Alexander is exhibiting characteristics of

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Anterograde memory problems refer to the inability to form new memories after a traumatic event, while still being able to recall past events, which matches Alexander's symptoms.

Alexander Has Experienced a Traumatic Brain Injury