The memory problems H.M. experienced when portions of his brain were removed were that he ______.

A. could not remember what happened as a child
B. could not remember how to perform everyday tasks
C. had difficulty learning and retaining new information
D. had difficulty holding new information in memory for any period of time


Answer: C

Psychology

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