A man's brain was damaged in a motorcycle accident. When a neurologist gave the man several cognitive tests, the man showed extreme difficulty in learning new things. At the same time, the man's long-term memory for events that happened before his accident was fairly good. The neurologist told the man and his family members, "Based on my observations and tests, I have made a diagnosis. You have anterograde amnesia, a condition that impairs the ability to learn new things when damage occurs in the temporal lobe of the brain." The neurologist has made a basic argument because:

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The neurologist has made a diagnostic conclusion based on the clinical evidence and test results, which supports the idea that the man has anterograde amnesia. The diagnosis is not just a set of claims, but rather is supported by evidence. Seeking a second opinion may confirm the diagnosis, but it does not change the fact that the neurologist made a well-supported argument based on the clinical data.

A Man's Brain Was Damaged in a Motorcycle Accident