While delivering his papers,Ernie had a bicycle accident and received a hard blow to the head.As a result,he could not remember the events preceding the accident.Ernie is experiencing
A) anterograde amnesia.
B) retrograde amnesia.
C) retroactive amnesia.
D) episodic amnesia.

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Retrograde amnesia is the loss of memories that occurred before the onset of amnesia, while anterograde amnesia refers to the inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia. Retroactive amnesia involves the loss of memories that occurred after the onset of amnesia, and episodic amnesia refers to the loss of memories for specific events or episodes. In this case, Ernie is unable to remember events preceding the accident, indicating retrograde amnesia.

While Delivering His Papers,Ernie Had a Bicycle Accident and Received