As discussed in your text, Henry Molaison (H.M.) lost extensive tissue in the inner part of both temporal lobes in both hemispheres. The type of declarative memory problems experienced by Molaison is frequently produced by damage to the
A) cerebral cortex.
B) hippocampus.
C) amygdala.
D) corpus callosum.

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Henry Molaison (H.M.) experienced significant declarative memory problems due to damage to his hippocampus, which occurred during a surgical procedure intended to alleviate his severe epilepsy. The hippocampus is crucial for the formation of new memories, explaining the nature of his memory issues.

As Discussed in Your Text, Henry Molaison (H