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

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Malcolm is showing signs of retrograde amnesia, which involves the loss of pre-existing memories, such as thinking that last year's episodes are new.

Malcolm,aged 35,is Severely Depressed