dysmnesia

n. an impairment of memory, which may occur as a discrete episode or persist as a chronic condition and may be caused by any of a number of problems, such as delirium, acute or chronic brain disorders, or brain injury. Also called dysmnesic syndrome. —dysmnesic adj.

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May 3rd 2024

maximin strategy

in game theory or decision making, a tactic in which an individual chooses the best of a set of worst possible outcomes or payoffs. For example, participants in a study may need to choose whichever outcome would best maximize a minimum advantage: withdrawing from a scenario in which they are currently performing poorly, or continuing and possibly doing even worse. Compare minimax strategy.