Dorothy’s memory

Procedural/ Implicit –

I THINK- ‘Probably not, there is nothing in this scenario to suggest Dorothy is struggling with this type of memory. Remember procedural memory and learning are not commonly impacted by stroke.

I DON’T THINK- ‘Yes, there is nothing in this scenario to suggest Dorothy is struggling with this type of memory and remember procedural memory and learning are not commonly impacted by stroke.

Semantic Memory

I THINK- ‘Probably not, at least for remote memories D appears to be doing a good job remembering the facts about her and Stan’s likes and dislikes’

I DON’T THINK- ‘Yes, at least for remote memories D appears to be doing a good job remembering the facts about her and Stan’s likes and dislikes’

Remote Declarative

I THINK- ‘Probably not, there is no real evidence here that D is struggling to recall past events- she clearly recalls Katie’s on-going search for shoes!

I DON’T THINK- ‘Yes, , there is no suggestion  here that D is struggling to recall past events- she clearly recalls Katie’s on-going search for shoes!

Recent Declarative

I THINK- ‘Yes, there are numerous examples in the scenario where it looks like D is struggling to recall recent situations and conversations; her discussion with the Dr, that Stan brought her toiletries, and the picture of Katie’s shoes’

I DON’T THINK- Probably not, there are numerous examples in the scenario where it looks like D is struggling to recall recent situations and conversations; her discussion with the Dr, that Stan brought her toiletries, and the picture of Katie’s shoes’

Remote Episodic

I THINK- Probably not, D recalling the first time Stan had a cappuccino is a good example of episodic memory. This doesn’t mean however her episodic memory for events since her stroke is equally as good

I DON’T THINK- ‘Yes, D recalling the first time Stan had a cappuccino is a good example of episodic memory. This doesn’t mean however her episodic memory for events since her stroke is equally as good