The case of Henry Gustav Molaison

The case of Henry Gustav Molaison

  • Read about the case of Henry Gustav Molaison (HM) online.
  • What does HM’s case of amnesia say about human memory?
  • How do cases like HM help researchers understand learning and cognition?
  • Provide both personal examples and research citations to support your answer.

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Henry Molaison’s tragedy is believed to be the single most important advancement in the understanding of how the human memory operated in the 20th century. Previously, researchers had believed that the whole brain was responsible for a person’s memory. However, this turned…

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