Which of the following would be the most difficult for the famous patient H.M. and other patients with medial temporal lobe removal?
A)reading a string of numbers written on a piece of paper
B)remembering a series of seven numbers for 20 seconds
C)learning the words for numbers in a foreign language
D)improving in the ability to write numbers with the nondominant hand

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Patients with medial temporal lobe removal, like H.M., typically struggle with forming new explicit (declarative) memories, such as learning new facts or concepts, which would include learning the words for numbers in a foreign language. Tasks involving short-term memory, procedural learning, or basic reading are generally less affected.

Which of the Following Would Be the Most Difficult for the Famous