A man suffering from Korsakoff's syndrome would be able to perform which of the following activities without difficulty?
A) Following a story in a book
B) Remembering what he needs to buy when he gets to the grocery store
C) Recognizing people he has recently met
D) Identifying a photograph of his childhood home

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a type of amnesia that affects the ability to form new memories, particularly short-term memory. It also affects the ability to retrieve old memories. However, long-term memories formed prior to the onset of the syndrome may still be intact, making it possible for the person to identify a photograph of their childhood home. A, B and C require the ability to form and/or retrieve recent memories, which would be difficult for someone with Korsakoff's syndrome.

A Man Suffering from Korsakoff's Syndrome Would Be Able to Perform