retrograde memory

the ability to recall events that occurred or information that was acquired prior to a particular point in time, often the onset of illness or physical damage such as brain injury. For example, an individual with deficits of retrograde memory (i.e., retrograde amnesia) might not remember the name of a close childhood friend but would remember the name of a person just introduced to him or her. Compare anterograde memory.

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Psychology term of the day

May 8th 2024

PI

1. abbreviation for prescribing information. See labeling.

2. abbreviation for proactive interference.

3. abbreviation for progressive interval. See progressive-interval schedule.