Which of the following is listed as a possible effect of CEW exposure?

• A. Vertigo
• B. Immediately falling
• C. Feeling dazed
• D. Critical incident amnesia

Answer: (D)

When a CEW is used, the incident can affect the brain’s ability to form memories of what happened, not just the body’s ability to respond physically. Some training materials list a phenomenon called critical incident amnesia—the person may have a memory gap for the events surrounding the exposure. This happens because the combination of electrical disruption, intense pain or disorientation, and the body’s stress response can interfere with how the brain encodes experiences in real time. That’s why this option is identified as a possible effect. While dizziness, disorientation, or momentary daze can occur during or after exposure, the material specifically notes memory loss for the incident as a potential outcome, which is why it’s considered the best answer.