Max, age 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Max thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new. Max is showing signs of __________.
A) anterograde amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) childhood amnesia
D) senile dementia

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Retrograde amnesia is characterized by the loss of pre-existing memories to some extent, which explains why Max thinks last year's episodes are new; he has forgotten that he has already seen them.

Max, Age 35, Is Severely Depressed