Amnesia Flashcards
1
Q
What does a person with amnesia forget, rather than individual bits of information?
A
VARIOUS PERIODS OF TIME
2
Q
Amnesia can be caused by what?
5 things
A
TRAUMA \+ ALCOHOLISM \+ BRAIN TUMORS \+ STROKES \+ ENCEPHALITIS
3
Q
Name the type of amnesia involving loss of memory of events that took place prior to brain injury or illness?
A
RETROGRADE AMNESIA
4
Q
Name the type of amnesia involving the inability to form new memories?
A
ANTEROGRADE AMNESIA