reduplicative paramnesia

a false memory or delusion characterized by the subjective certainty that a familiar person or place has been duplicated, such as the belief that the hospital where one is treated is duplicated and relocated to another site. Patients may believe they are simultaneously in the two locations. This condition can be caused by a variety of neurological disorders. Brain lesions commonly involve the frontal lobes, the right hemisphere, or both. See also Capgras syndrome.

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February 18th 2025

underachiever

n. a person who consistently achieves below his or her demonstrated capacity. Underachievement may be specific to an area of study or work, or it may be general. It is more prevalent among boys than girls and is quite common in bright and even gifted children. It is also prevalent among average students and children with special needs. Compare overachiever.