Retrograde amnesia is seen after concussions because the blow to the head is thought to interfere with which process?
A)consolidation
B)effervescence
C)post-traumatic reconstruction
D)amnesic inhibition

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Consolidation is the process by which memories are stabilized and transferred from short-term to long-term storage. A blow to the head can interfere with this process, leading to retrograde amnesia where the person has difficulty recalling memories that were formed prior to the injury.

Retrograde Amnesia Is Seen After Concussions Because the Blow to the Head