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'''Anterograde amnesia''' is an [[amnesia]] that has as its principal feature an inability to recall events that have occurred since the onset of brain damage or trauma. More specifically, individuals with anterograde amnesia are unable to transfer new memories from [[short-term memory]] to [[long-term memory]]. | '''Anterograde amnesia''' is an [[amnesia]] that has as its principal feature an inability to recall events that have occurred since the onset of brain damage or trauma. More specifically, individuals with anterograde amnesia are unable to transfer new memories from [[short-term memory]] to [[long-term memory]]. | ||
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Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984 | Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984 | ||
[[Category:Mental Health]][[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Mental Health]][[Category:Psychology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:47, July 13, 2016
Anterograde amnesia is an amnesia that has as its principal feature an inability to recall events that have occurred since the onset of brain damage or trauma. More specifically, individuals with anterograde amnesia are unable to transfer new memories from short-term memory to long-term memory.
Sources
Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984