Question

Darren injures himself in a skiing accident and is in a coma for three months. when he awakens, he clearly remembers what he was doing when the accident happened and events that date back to many years ago. however, he is unable to recall that he is getting married in a week. in this scenario, darren's _____ memory is most likely impaired.

Answer 1

In the case presented above, Darren's prospective memory was most likely damaged. This form of memory is involved in remembering to perform a certain action that was planned beforehand to be done sometime. When this is damaged, the things  that are planned can be forgotten temporarily or permanently.