The retrieval failure hypothesis of retrograde amnesia suggests that amnesia results from
A)retention failure.
B)general memory loss.
C)loss of information from short-term memory
D)altered coding of relatively recent memories.

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The retrieval failure hypothesis suggests that memories are still stored in the brain, but there is a problem with accessing or retrieving them. This can occur when the coding of relatively recent memories is altered, such as in cases of head injury or illness, resulting in retrograde amnesia. Choice A (retention failure) and B (general memory loss) do not specifically address the idea of retrieval failure, and choice C (loss of information from short-term memory) is not necessarily related to retrograde amnesia.

The Retrieval Failure Hypothesis of Retrograde Amnesia Suggests That Amnesia