Darren injures himself in a skiing accident and is in a coma for three months.When he awakens,he clearly remembers what he was doing when the accident happened and events that date back to many years ago.However,he is unable to recall that he is getting married in a week.In this scenario,Darren's _____ memory is most likely impaired.
A)retrospective
B)episodic
C)prospective
D)sensory

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Prospective memory is the ability to remember to perform an intended action in the future, such as remembering to attend a meeting or complete a task. In Darren's case, he is unable to recall that he is getting married in a week, which suggests impairment in his prospective memory. His ability to recall past events, however, indicates that his retrospective and episodic memory are intact. Sensory memory is the initial processing of sensory information and is not related to memory of specific events or intentions.

Darren Injures Himself in a Skiing Accident and Is in a Coma