Allomnesia
Allomnesia
Allomnesia (/ˌæloʊmˈniːziə/) is a term used in the field of psychology and neurology to describe a specific type of memory distortion.
Etymology
The term "Allomnesia" is derived from the Greek words "allos", meaning "other", and "mnesia", meaning "memory".
Definition
Allomnesia refers to the phenomenon where a person incorrectly attributes a memory to a different source, such as believing a dream was a real event, or misattributing a thought to an external source. This can occur in various contexts and is often associated with certain neurological or psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia or Alzheimer's disease.
Related Terms
- Source-monitoring error: A type of memory error where a person misidentifies the source of a memory.
- Confabulation: A disturbance of memory, defined as the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the conscious intention to deceive.
- Déjà vu: The feeling that one has lived through the present situation before. This is a French phrase that translates literally to "already seen".
- Cryptomnesia: A form of misattribution where a memory is mistaken for imagination.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Allomnesia
- Wikipedia's article - Allomnesia
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