If ________ amnesia is like losing a document in the computer because of a power loss, then ________ amnesia is like pushing the save key and having the document disappear instead of being stored.
A) anterograde; retrograd.
B) retrograde; anterograd.
C) adolescent; conductive
D) procedural; implicit
E) implicit; explicit

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The first blank should be filled with "retrograde amnesia" as this type of amnesia refers to the inability to remember events that occurred before the onset of amnesia. The second blank should be filled with "anterograde amnesia" as this type of amnesia refers to the inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia. The analogy provided suggests that retrograde amnesia is like losing a document due to a power failure, while anterograde amnesia is like successfully pressing the save button, but still losing the data. Therefore, the correct answer is B.

If ________ Amnesia Is Like Losing a Document in the Computer