One of your neighbors used to be a very heavy drinker.Eventually,she was unable to care for herself and was placed in a nursing home.She kept introducing herself several times a day to the staff and other residents.From what you learned about memory in this chapter,what do you think was most likely wrong with her?
A)She had experienced a stroke.
B)She had Alzheimer's disease.
C)She had Parkinson's disease.
D)She had Korsakoff's syndrome.

Question

One of your neighbors used to be a very heavy drinker.Eventually,she was unable to care for herself and was placed in a nursing home.She kept introducing herself several times a day to the staff and other residents.From what you learned about memory in this chapter,what do you think was most likely wrong with her?​ 
A)She had experienced a stroke. 
B)She had Alzheimer's disease. 
C)She had Parkinson's disease. 
D)She had Korsakoff's syndrome.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Korsakoff's syndrome is a memory disorder that is often caused by chronic alcohol abuse. People with this syndrome have difficulty forming new memories and may repeat themselves frequently because they are not able to remember what they have already said. Stroke, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease have different symptoms and causes than Korsakoff's syndrome.

One of Your Neighbors Used to Be a Very Heavy