As discussed in your text,Henry Molaison (H.M. )lost extensive tissue in the inner part of both temporal lobes,including the hippocampus and amygdala in both hemispheres.In her research,Brenda Milner found that Molaison could learn a new procedural task,mirror tracing,as well as typical control participants did.However,he could not remember the details of the task.This outcome suggests that ____.
A)his declarative memories were intact but not his procedural memories
B)his procedural memories were intact but not his nondeclarative memories
C)his procedural memories were intact but not his declarative memories
D)his declarative memories were intact but not his nondeclarative memories

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The fact that H.M. could learn the new procedural task but couldn't remember the details suggests that his procedural memories were intact, while his declarative memories were impaired, as mirror tracing is a non-declarative task. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

As Discussed in Your Text,Henry Molaison (H