Anthony suffered a stroke that severely damaged his hippocampus. Although he remembers his life before the stroke in detail, Anthony is unable to form new long-term memories. Anthony suffers from __________ amnesia.
A)eidetic
B)retrograde
C)anterograde
D)iconic

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Anterograde amnesia is characterized by an inability to form new long-term memories following an event, such as a stroke, that causes damage to the brain, specifically areas like the hippocampus which are crucial for memory formation.

Anthony Suffered a Stroke That Severely Damaged His Hippocampus