Scott Bolzan
After a severe concussion, the former NFL player became one of the most extreme cases of retrograde amnesia. After the injury, Scott was unable to remember 46 years of his life.
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Diagnosing Memory Loss from Head Trauma
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?