The textbook reviews the case of Henry Molaison, also known as H. M. After brain surgery, H. M. suffered hippocampal damage. Which type of memory was BEST preserved in H. M.'s case?
A)semantic
B)procedural
C)episodic
D)explicit

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Procedural memory was the best preserved in H. M.'s case. Despite his severe anterograde amnesia and impaired ability to form new declarative memories, he was able to acquire and retain new skills through repetitive practice, indicating intact procedural memory.

The Textbook Reviews the Case of Henry Molaison, Also Known