Question

Johanna has a serious case of amnesia; she has no memory of anything that occurred more than a minute ago. If she eats dinner at 6, and is then offered dinner at 6:30, most likely she would_____________.

Answer 1

Answer:

If she eats dinner at 6, and is then offered dinner at 6:30, most likely she would not remember her recent meal and accept this one as well.

Explanation:

Amnesia is a disorder which affects one's memory wether partially or fully, making the individual incapable of retaining new information or remembering previously known information.

It can be caused by a severe head injury as well as brain tumors, diseases or age.

There are 2 types:

• Anterograde: not being able to retain new information, after the amnesia developed.
• Retrograde: not being able to remember previous information, before the amnesia developed.

In this case Johanna most likely suffers anterograde amnesia since she cannot retain new information thus it is mots likely that she would accept another meal because she has forgotten that she has already eaten.