The Origin of Amnesia
when was Amnesia considered a medical condition?
1763 more research was done in the 19th century.
If you had a tumor in your brain where would it have to be to cause Amnesia?
Hippocampus/Memory
What does the person that has Amnesa need the most?
Family and friends support.
What is the definition of Amnesia?
A partial or total loss of memory.
What is the symbol for gold?
Au
when was the first case of Amnesia?
Ancient times
What vitamin do you have to misuse to cause Amnesia
Vitamin B1
Why is medication used the most in Amnesia cases?
Most of the time it helps relax the person and may help them retrieve forgotten/lost memories.
What is Anterograde Amnesia?
When a person cannot remember new info but can remember events before the onset Amnesia.
What is the capital of Australia?
Canberra
What was Amnesia called before the name Amnesia/the condition?
Dissociation and notes of Histaria.
What is Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
Bleeding in the area between the skull and the brain.
Psychotherapy/cognitive behavioral therapy may do what to an Amnesia patient?
Help with coping skills and help with issues related to memory loss.
What is Dissociative Amnesia?
When a person may forget specific events and or time periods.
What is the tiny piece at the end of a shoelace called?
An Aglet
Where did the word Amnesia originate from?
New Latin borrows from the Greek meaning "forgetfulness".
What other drugs do you have to misuse to cause Amnesia?
Alcohol, Antidepressants, Weed, Antisezure, Parkensons, Ketamine, Sleeping meds, Ecstasy, Opioids, etc.
True or false Are there any current drugs to cure lost memory?
No.
What is Prosopamesia, and what is the cause that comes with it?
When a person cannot remember faces, they can either be born with it or acquire it.
What country did the very first Starbucks open outside of North America?
Japan
What is the psychology behind Amnesia?
Usually involving a traumatic event and or severe mental/emotional distress.
What different parts of the brain injured can be cause a Amnesia?
The limbic system, Hippocampus, and the thalamus.
What is the best way to help with head trauma Amnesia?
Surgery to remove blood buildup in the brain.
What are the 5 A's of Amnesia?
Amnesia, Apraxia, Agnosia, Aphasia, and Anomia.
What does CODA stand for?
Child of Deaf Adults