Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
selective-amnesia
noun
/sɪˈlɛktɪv æmˈniːʒə/
Definition
A psychological condition where a person forgets specific information or events, usually to cope with traumatic experiences.
Examples
- After the traumatic event, she experienced selective amnesia regarding the details of that day.
- His selective amnesia helped him avoid the painful memories of his past.
- Therapy can sometimes assist individuals with selective amnesia to recover lost memories.
Meaning
Selective amnesia involves the temporary or permanent loss of memory for certain aspects of life while retaining other memories intact.
Synonyms
- memory suppression
- repression
- psychogenic amnesia
