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Jimmie G. is frozen in time due to severe anterograde amnesia preventing the formation of new memories beyond his early 20s. Dr. Oliver Sacks utilized a diverse approach including clinical assessment, neurological testing, interviews, and the mirror test to understand Jimmie's condition.

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AT - Case Analysis

Jimmie G. is frozen in time due to severe anterograde amnesia preventing the formation of new memories beyond his early 20s. Dr. Oliver Sacks utilized a diverse approach including clinical assessment, neurological testing, interviews, and the mirror test to understand Jimmie's condition.

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1.

Past Present(Diagnosis)

Physical Aspect ● Jimmie is a good ● No specific changes


looking and friendly in his physical
49 year old man. appearance.
● ● He felt distressed
when he saw
himself in the mirror.

Social Aspect ● Jimmie always ● He is unable to form


talked about his new memories
school days and his which challenge his
experiences during social life.
his time in the navy. ● He had difficulty
● He liked to share his recognizing people.
experiences in the ● He avoided
past. discussing anything
after his time in the
navy.

Cognitive Aspect ● Jimmie has superior ● Unable to remember


abilities in math and anything since his
science. early 20’s.
● He used past tense
for his school days
and present tense
for his navy
experiences.

2. What was the reason behind Jimmie G being "frozen in time?" Explain your answer.

Jimmie G. is frozen in time due to severe anterograde amnesia, a condition


hindering the creation of new memories beyond his early 20s. The hippocampus, crucial
for memory formation, is often associated with anterograde amnesia. Damage to this or
related brain structures disrupts the consolidation of fresh memories. As a result,
Jimmie's cognitive impairment limits his ability to retain information for more than a few
seconds, essentially confining him to an unchanging present. This incapacity to
generate new memories leaves him without recent past experiences and without the
ability to envision future events.
3. How do converging operations used to understand and explain Jimmie G.'s case?

Dr. Oliver Sacks utilized a diverse and comprehensive approach. This involved a
thorough clinical assessment, which included observing behavior, conducting cognitive
tests, and asking questions to evaluate memory and emotional responses. Neurological
testing, encompassing imaging studies and memory recall exercises, was employed to
delve into Jimmie's cognitive capabilities Examining Jimmie's personal history, spanning
school days, navy experiences, and potential traumatic events, provided essential
context. Dr. Sacks conducted extensive interviews with Jimmie and individuals from his
life, collecting information on cognitive abilities, memory recall, and observed changes
over time. The mirror test, designed to assess self-awareness and perception of time,
added a distinct element to the assessment. Through converging operations, the
integration of these varied methods and diverse sources of information enabled Dr.
Sacks to construct a comprehensive understanding of Jimmie's condition.

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