Question

demarcus suffered a concussion in his first lacrosse match, causing him to forget everything that happened prior to the match. he has _________ amnesia.

graduated
flashbulb
anterograde
retrograde

Explanation:

Analyze the memory deficit

Using the Retrograde Amnesia knowledge point

The scenario describes Demarcus forgetting events that occurred prior to his head injury (the concussion during his lacrosse match).

Differentiate types of amnesia

• Retrograde amnesia refers to the loss of memory for events that occurred, or information that was learned, before the injury or onset of the disease.
• Anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to create new memories after the event that caused the amnesia.
• Flashbulb memory is a highly detailed, exceptionally vivid snapshot of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential news was heard.
• Graduated is not a standard psychological term for a type of amnesia.

Since Demarcus cannot remember anything prior to the match, his condition is classified as retrograde amnesia.

Answer:

• graduated
• flashbulb
• anterograde
• retrograde (Correct answer)