Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive 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

Question

Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive 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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Retrograde amnesia involves the loss of pre-existing memories, which explains why Malcolm thinks last year's episodes are new.

Malcolm, Aged 35, Is Severely Depressed