H.M.was
A) a famous neuropsychologist.
B) a person who had epilepsy.
C) an Egyptian.
D) a famous physiological psychologist.
E) a sad product of prefrontal lobotomy.

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The statement "a person who had epilepsy" is the only correct description of H.M. He was not a neuropsychologist, Egyptian, physiological psychologist, or a product of prefrontal lobotomy (although he did undergo a different type of brain surgery to control his seizures). H.M. is most well-known for his contribution to our understanding of memory and amnesia, as his surgery caused him to have severe deficits in forming new memories.