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Amnesia

Running Head : PSYCHOLOGY

Amnesia

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Amnesia

Amnesia is a deterioration of mental capacity which exhibits itself through memory loss . In case interference on the brain occurs that subsequently disrupts storage of information due to diseases or any other interference may result to an onset of amnesia . Amnesia exhibits itself in different ways but in most common cases an individual is not able to remember past events or even learn new things . This can result from physical brain injury such as a direct

impact on the head or brain surgery . Other causes may due to non physical effects such as change in emotions , trauma , growths , and even bodily chemical balance (Miller 2009 . The storing of information in the brain is a complex process that involves many regions of the brain

In other cases , people suffering from amnesia may appear confused and out of place . This causes serious problems in their life as it may lead to loss of job , or even participate in normal activities . Severe cases of amnesia may call for supervision of the patients where such persons are supported to conduct their daily activities (Butters , 1995 . This condition can occur to both sexes of any age . The diagnosis of this condition requires the analysis of changes in the mental capacity to acquire and store new and old information . However , neuropsychological testing may be necessary to isolate amnesia from other conditions . This may include the use of scientific technologies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI ) to...

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