Rambo was hit across the head with a rifle. What is the most plausible explanation for his amnesia of what led up to the hit?
A) His semantic memory was disrupted.
B) There was a disruption of trace consolidation.
C) Neither his right nor his left hippocampus now functions properly, so that he is similar to the neurological patient H. M.
D) There has been massive proactive interference.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The most plausible explanation for Rambo's amnesia following a head injury is a disruption of trace consolidation. This process involves the stabilization of a memory trace after the initial acquisition. Trauma or injury can interrupt this process, leading to amnesia for events leading up to the injury.

Rambo Was Hit Across the Head with a Rifle