Patient H.M

Question 1

What part of the brain did patient H.M have removed

Answer 1

medial temporal lobes on both hemispheres

Question 2

What was Patient H.M not able to do after the surgery.

Answer 2

He was unable to form new long term memory’s

Question 3

Was patient H.Ms iq lower after the surgery.

Answer 3

No it gained a slight increase

Question 4

How long was HM studied

Answer 4

5 decades

Question 5

Patient H.M real name

Answer 5

Henry Moliason

Question 6

Despite his condition what was HM able to do? What does this imply

Answer 6

He was able to improve his muscles memory. Implying the muscle memory and long term are two different things

Question 7

Quote from HM about him being studied

Answer 7

“You live and learn. But I’m living and you’re learning.”

Question 8

What are somePoints from both sides about the ethics of the study of HM

Answer 8

-due to his condition he couldn’t consent, ask to withdraw, be briefed on the study or any other requirements
+he had nothing better to do
+he has benefited the advancement of psychology
+none of the tests performed on baddeley caused any harm to him