Which of the following is true of anterograde amnesia?
A) Amnesiacs cannot learn to trace a drawing through a mirror.
B) Amnesiacs can show certain forms of learning, but do not recall the learning experience.
C) Amnesiacs are unable to show perceptual learning.
D) Motor learning is impaired in anterograde amnesia.
E) Amnesiacs show an impairment of immediate verbal memory.

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Anterograde amnesiacs can show certain forms of learning, but do not recall the learning experience. They have difficulty forming new long-term memories, but can still acquire new skills through procedural memory, such as learning to play a musical instrument or ride a bike. However, they will not recall the experience of learning these skills.

Which of the Following Is True of Anterograde Amnesia