The inability to form memories for events that happened after brain damage is a characteristic of ____ amnesia.
A) retrograde
B) anterograde
C) proactive
D) procedural

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Anterograde amnesia is the inability to form new memories for events that occurred after brain damage or injury. Retrograde amnesia is the inability to recall past memories, while proactive refers to the interference of old memories with the formation of new ones. Procedural memories are related to skills and are not affected by amnesia.

The Inability to Form Memories for Events That Happened After