A character who is hit on the head and can no longer remember who he is or what is going on is a cartoon staple. This most closely resembles which condition?
A) anterograde amnesia
B) retrograde amnesia
C) typical interference
D) simple decay

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Retrograde amnesia is the loss of memories that were formed before the onset of amnesia. In this case, the character cannot remember who they are or what is going on, indicating a loss of prior memories. Anterograde amnesia, on the other hand, is the inability to form new memories after the onset of amnesia. Typical interference and simple decay do not involve the loss of memories due to physical trauma.

A Character Who Is Hit on the Head and Can