You are volunteering at a psychiatric ward for the summer.On your first day,a man comes up to you and says you have very pretty eyes and asks your name.You thank him and give him your name.For the next 4 days,the same man approaches you,says you have pretty eyes,and asks for your name.After a week,you ask a doctor on the ward about this man,and the doctor tells you that the man suffers from:
A)anterograde amnesia.
B)retrograde amnesia.
C)retroactive interference.
D)proactive interference.

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Anterograde amnesia is a type of memory loss where an individual is unable to create new memories after a specific event, such as a stroke or brain injury. The man in the scenario is repeatedly approaching the volunteer and asking for her name and complimenting her eyes, which indicates that he is not forming new memories of their previous interactions. This behavior is typical of individuals with anterograde amnesia who may appear friendly and engaged but repeatedly forget what has been discussed or who they have met.

You Are Volunteering at a Psychiatric Ward for the Summer