John's Memory of Events Before His Brain Operation Is Clear

Multiple Choice

John's memory of events before his brain operation is clear, and he can carry on normal conversations with others. However, he cannot form new lasting memories, so John lives "eternally" in the present. Therefore, which of the following statements would be FALSE regarding John's condition?

A) John's surgery significantly diminished the space and time capacity of his short-term memory.
B) John cannot consolidate new information.
C) John has anterograde amnesia.
D) John most likely has damage to his hippocampus.