Mrs. Jackson cannot form new memories based on her experiences. Mr. LoPresti cannot seem to find his way around his city anymore. Which of the following best describes the brain damage each of these patients has probably suffered?
A) Both Mrs. Jackson and Mr. LoPresti have suffered damage to a portion of the striatum.
B) Mrs. Jackson has experienced damage to the striatum. Mr. LoPresti's hippocampus has been damaged.
C) Both Mrs. Jackson and Mr. LoPresti have suffered damage to a portion of the hippocampus.
D) Mrs. Jackson has experienced damage to the hippocampus. Mr. LoPresti's striatum has been damaged.

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Mrs. Jackson's inability to form new memories suggests damage to the hippocampus, which is crucial for memory formation. Mr. LoPresti's difficulty in navigation also points to hippocampal damage, as it plays a key role in spatial memory and navigation.

Mrs Jackson Cannot Form New Memories Based on Her Experiences