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A former professional athlete sustains a severe concussion and subsequently reports a complete loss of memory for the 40+ years of his life leading up to the injury. He cannot recognize his wife or children and has no memory of his career. However, he is able to form new memories since the accident. Which statement best analyzes this specific pattern of memory loss?
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A former professional athlete sustains a severe concussion and subsequently reports a complete loss of memory for the 40+ years of his life leading up to the injury. He cannot recognize his wife or children and has no memory of his career. However, he is able to form new memories since the accident. Which statement best analyzes this specific pattern of memory loss?