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
ANS: B, Malcolm is showing signs of retrograde amnesia, which is the loss of past memories.
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