In general, people with Korsakoff syndrome have difficulty ________.
A) explicitly controlling information; however, these individuals show evidence for the normal influence of implicit memory on stem-completion tasks
B) implicitly controlling information; however, these individuals show evidence for the influence of explicit memory on stem-completion tasks
C) with tasks that are dependent on the functioning of the prefrontal cortex
D) with tasks that are dependent on the functioning of the cerebellum

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Korsakoff syndrome primarily affects explicit memory, leading to difficulties in consciously recalling information. However, implicit memory, which involves unconscious memory processes, remains relatively intact. This is evident in tasks like stem-completion, where individuals can perform well despite explicit memory deficits.

In General, People with Korsakoff Syndrome Have Difficulty ________