Which of the following types of memory is least impaired in the patient H.M. (who has hippocampal damage) ?

A) explicit memory
B) procedural memory
C) declarative memory
D) recall of events from the most recent year

Hippocampal Damage

Harm or injury to the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved in forming new memories and spatial navigation.

Procedural Memory

A type of long-term memory for performing specific tasks, not requiring conscious thought for actions or skills learned through repetition.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.