Loss of memory from the point of injury or illness forward is called __________.
A) anterograde amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) consolidation
D) infantile amnesia

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Anterograde amnesia refers to the loss of memory from the point of injury or illness forward, while retrograde amnesia refers to the loss of memory before the injury or illness. Consolidation refers to the process by which memories become stable and are moved from short-term to long-term memory storage. Infantile amnesia refers to the inability of adults to recall early childhood memories.

Loss of Memory from the Point of Injury or Illness