disorientation

n.impaired ability to identify oneself or to locate oneself in relation to time, place, or other aspects of one’s surroundings. Long-term disorientation can be characteristic of neurological and psychological disorders; temporary disorientation can be caused by alcohol or drugs or can occur in situations of acute stress, such as fires or earthquakes. See also confusion; topographical disorientation. —disoriented adj.

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Psychology term of the day

November 21st 2024

-philia

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