The inability to retrieve information from one's past is called
A) retrograde amnesia.
B) anterograde amnesia.
C) storage decay.
D) proactive interference.

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Retrograde amnesia refers to the inability to recall past events or information. This can be caused by brain damage or injury, and can be selective (only certain memories are lost) or complete (all memories before a certain point are lost). Anterograde amnesia, on the other hand, refers to the inability to form new memories after an event, while storage decay and proactive interference refer to different types of forgetting.

The Inability to Retrieve Information from One's Past Is Called