The patient is unable to recall his wedding which took place 50 years ago. What type of memory loss does this indicate?
a. long-term c. immediate memory
b. short-term d. spontaneous memory
A
There are two types of memory: short-term and long-term. Short-term memory, or working memory, is the retention of information for a short period of time. Long-term memory is composed of declarative and nondeclarative memory. Declarative memory is facts and events that can be consciously recalled. Nondeclarative memory is composed of habits and skills, simple conditioning, priming, and nonassociative learning. Immediate and spontaneous are not types of memory.
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