Your friend Paulo was in a car crash and when you asked him what happened he could not remember anything immediately before the crash. Paulo is suffering from
A)retrograde amnesia
B)anterograde amnesia
C)proactive interference
D)retroactive interference
E)memory decay

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retrograde amnesia is characterized by the inability to recall events that occurred before the onset of amnesia. In this case, Paulo's inability to remember anything immediately before the crash is indicative of retrograde amnesia.

Your Friend Paulo Was in a Car Crash and When