Patient A underwent surgery to remove a tumor growing just beneath his hippocampus. Unfortunately during surgery, his hippocampus was damaged and he now suffers from anterograde amnesia. After the surgery, which of the following skills or activities would Patient A have the least difficulty completing?
A)
Following a short conversation (around 2 minutes).
B)
Learning to remember new names.
C)
Learning to play darts.
D)
Reading a short novel (20-30 pages).
Anaswer: C