Patient JB has a deficit in the acquisition of new information.However, his intelligence is intact, he is aware of his memory deficit, and he is able to converse coherently.Your diagnosis?
A)Korsakoff's syndrome
B)frontal lobe pathology
C)amnesic syndrome
D)Capgrass syndrome

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The patient's description fits the criteria for amnesic syndrome, which is characterized by a deficit in the ability to acquire new information despite intact intelligence and coherence of speech. Korsakoff's syndrome is usually associated with alcoholism, and involves both memory deficits and confabulations. Frontal lobe pathology may result in memory impairment, but this is usually associated with other cognitive deficits such as difficulties in problem-solving and decision-making. Capgras syndrome is a delusional disorder characterized by the belief that a close relative or friend has been replaced by an identical imposter. There is nothing in the patient's description to suggest this diagnosis.

Patient JB Has a Deficit in the Acquisition of New