The textbook describes the case of Nick A.,a patient who was tragically injured by a fencing foil.What is one interesting aspect of his memory deficit?
A)he has no recall of the actual cause of his injury.
B)his injury has resulted in Korsakoff's syndrome.
C)his procedural memory is intact,though declarative knowledge is absent.
D)He is amnesic for his sense of self,alone.

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Nick A.'s case demonstrated intact procedural memory despite severe memory deficits in other areas. He was able to learn new motor skills despite not being able to recall learning or any other declarative knowledge.

The Textbook Describes the Case of Nick A