John's memory of events before his brain operation are clear; and he can carry on normal conversations with others.However,he cannot form new lasting memories,so John lives "eternally" in the present.Therefore,which of the following statements would be FALSE regarding John's condition?
A) John's surgery significantly diminished the space and time capacity of his short-term memory.
B) John cannot consolidate new information.
C) John has anterograde amnesia.
D) John most likely has damage to his hippocampus.

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The statement that John's surgery significantly diminished the space and time capacity of his short-term memory is false. It is actually his ability to form new lasting memories that has been affected, not his short-term memory capacity.

John's Memory of Events Before His Brain Operation Are Clear;