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Memory is at the very heart of who we are, but it’s surprisingly complex too.
Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with a decline in episodic memory. Patients will complain that they can’t remember events they’ve experienced, conversations they’ve had, things they’ve done.
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Doctorante en neuropsychologie, Université de Montréal
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Professeure titulaire, Département de psychologie, section Neuropsychologie, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Ph.D. Candidate in Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology