Cognitive psychology

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What did he develop after an accident when he was young?
Epilepsy
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Why couldn't he make new long term memories?
Because he had his hippocampus removed
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What memories could he still use?
He could access old LTM and could still use his short term memory
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Why is the study of HM useful?
Because it helps us understand how the brain makes and uses memory
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How does the length of the study help?
Because it means it is rich in depth and detail which makes it more reliable
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How is ethics an issue?
Because HM had brain damage it is unlikely he could give full informed consent
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Why can case studies be an issue to apply?
Because those with unique damage are very different to others so the results cannot be applied to other individuals
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