Question

What is the exact difference between anterograde and retrograde amnesia?

Answer 1

Memory loss and short term memory loss.

Explanation:

Amnesia is a defect of memory in which a person is unable to create or recall memories as general people can do.

There are two types of it like you've asked:

`1.`Anterograde Amnesia: In this type of amnesia, a person is unable to make new memories. He knows everything up until the injury but can't make new memories.

`2.`Retrograde Amnesia: In this type of amnesia, a person forget a part of his life or whole whole memory. In this type, the person can make new memories.

In some cases, both of these type of amnesia can occur simultaneously.

I suggest you to see these movies or TV shows to understand more about amnesia:

1. Memento (Anterograde Amnesia)
2. Samantha Who? (Retrograde Amnesia)
3. Who Am I? (Retrograde Amnesia)