Loss of the ability to form new memories after an injury is called __________.
A)retrograde amnesia
B)retrograde interference
C)anterograde amnesia
D)anterograde interference

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Anterograde amnesia refers to the loss of the ability to form new memories after an injury or trauma, whereas retrograde amnesia refers to the loss of memories that were formed before the injury or trauma. Retrograde interference and anterograde interference both refer to the phenomenon where new learning or memories interfere with the recall of old learning or memories.

Loss of the Ability to Form New Memories After an Injury