Shawn experiences a mugging and robbery in which his dog is kidnapped. Eventually the dog is found and returned. However, he is unable to recall events immediately following the attack, up until the safe return of the dog. This is a classic example of:
A) selective amnesia.
B) localized amnesia.
C) continuous amnesia.
D) generalized amnesia.

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This is an example of localized amnesia, which refers to the inability to recall events during a specific time period, often associated with a traumatic or stressful event. In this case, Shawn is unable to recall events immediately following the attack until the safe return of his dog.

Shawn Experiences a Mugging and Robbery in Which His Dog