functional amnesia

loss of memory for events one has personally experienced that occurs in the absence of any identifiable neurological pathology. Functional amnesia is thought to arise as a defense against anxiety and distress or as a way of escaping from specific situations. It is often used as a synonym of psychogenic amnesia and dissociative amnesia.

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Psychology term of the day

October 31st 2024

nail biting

the compulsive habit of chewing on one’s fingernails, usually thought to be a means of releasing tension.