A man suffering from Korsakoff's syndrome would be able to perform which of the following activities without difficulty?

A. Following a story in a book
B. Remembering what he needs to buy when he gets to the grocery store
C. Recognizing people he has recently met
D. Identifying a photograph of his childhood home


Answer: D

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What term designates children with learning disabilities, behavior and emotional disorders, sensory and physical handicaps, communication disorders, or intellectual differences?

a) exceptional b) extraordinary c) handicapped d) mentally retarded

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Taliba is a teenager with a pimple on her nose. Feeling self-conscious, she is sure everyone is staring at her when in fact no one has noticed

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