The famous patient known for years as H.M. was NOT able to:
A) use his short-term memory.
B) retrieve any long-term memories.
C) form new long-term episodic memories.
D) form new long-term procedural memories.

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H.M. was unable to form new long-term episodic memories, meaning he was unable to form new memories of events or experiences in his life. However, he was still able to use his short-term memory and retrieve some long-term memories from before his surgery. Additionally, he was able to form new long-term procedural memories, which involve learning new skills or habits.

The Famous Patient Known for Years as H