Anterograde amnesia is a condition where a person's memory of the events prior to a trauma are retained, while the events following a trauma are forgotten and not retained.Memory Loss and the Brain: Anterograde Amnesia
Consequently, a person with anterograde amnesia may recollect childhood memories and things that happened in the past. However, the person does not have the ability to remember things that happen on a day to day basis.
Possible Causes of Trauma
Parts of Brain Responsible If Damaged
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A type of amnesia
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Opposite of retrograde amnesia
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Can be temporary or permanent
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