Dissociative Amnesia

Definition

Dissociative amnesia refers to a psychological disorder characterized by the inability to remember important personal information, usually related to traumatic or stressful events. It is not due to physical damage or medical conditions.

Related terms

Traumatic Event:

A distressing experience that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, often resulting in emotional or psychological trauma.

Repression:

The unconscious process of blocking unpleasant memories or thoughts from entering conscious awareness as a defense mechanism.

Psychogenic Amnesia:

Another term for dissociative amnesia, emphasizing its psychological origin rather than physical causes.