Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this he is given electroconvulsive shock therapy. After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Malcolm thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new. Malcolm is showing signs of ______________.
A) anterograde amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) childhood amnesia
D) senile dementia

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Retrograde amnesia is characterized by the loss of memory for events that occurred before the onset of the amnesia. In Malcolm's case, he cannot remember watching episodes of his favorite series from the previous year, indicating a loss of past memories.

Malcolm, Aged 35, Is Severely Depressed