Kelli has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. She likely is showing better memory for _____.
A) recent events than events of the remote past
B) what is happening at a given moment than general principles
C) skills than facts
D) verbal information than visual information

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Alzheimer's disease typically affects declarative memory (facts and information) more severely than procedural memory (skills and tasks). Therefore, individuals with Alzheimer's often show better memory for skills (like how to ride a bike or play the piano) than for factual information or events.

Kelli Has Been Diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease