Randy is recovering from an automobile accident in which he injured his head. The only noticeable psychological symptom of his injury is that he cannot remember what happened immediately prior to the accident. Randy's symptoms are typical of ________.
A) organic amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) psychogenic amnesia
D) proactive inhibition

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Randy's inability to remember events immediately prior to the accident suggests retrograde amnesia, which is characterized by the inability to recall events that occurred prior to a traumatic event such as a head injury. Organic amnesia involves memory loss due to physical damage to the brain, while psychogenic amnesia is caused by psychological factors rather than physical injury. Proactive inhibition is not relevant to Randy's symptoms.

Randy Is Recovering from an Automobile Accident in Which He