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.Which is the most likely behavior pattern?
A)Malcolm does not remember that he has a TV.
B)Malcolm does not remember any episodes of shows going back 25 years.
C)Malcolm thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new.
D)Malcolm can no longer understand long sentences if they occur in the dialogue.

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The behavior pattern described suggests retrograde amnesia, which can be a side effect of electroconvulsive shock therapy. Option C is the only option that describes a memory-related issue with TV-watching behavior. Options A, B, and D are not supported by the information given.

Malcolm,aged 35,is Severely Depressed