Question

Having prior memory associations that make it difficult to form new memory associations is termed

Answer 1

But whereas H.M. had great difficulty forming new memories for facts and events, he still had all of his old memories for facts and events. Specifically, he had all his childhood memories, and all of his memories prior to the operation. This type of memory deficit is called anterograde amnesia.

Answer 2

Answer:

Having prior memory associations that make is difficukt to form new memory associations is termed as 'Anterograde Amnesia'.

Explanation:

Anterograde Amnesia is an unability to create/form new memories after the Amnesia inducing event. This usually affects the Short term memory.

For example:

• Forgetting Phone numbers/ addresses
• Forgetting names of celebrtities

Treatment of Antergrade amnesia may include following:

• Occupational therapy
• medication (Vitamin B1 supplements, in case of deficiency)
• Memory straining.