Chronic alcoholism can lead to a form of amnesia called ________ caused by a vitamin deficiency and poor diet typical of people who abuse alcohol

a. Broca's syndrome
b. Korsakoff's syndrome
c. Pick's disease
d. Wernicke's syndrome


Answer: b

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank with correct word

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