Confabulation

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Confabulation (pronounced: /kənˌfabjʊˈleɪʃən/) is a term used in psychology and neurology to describe 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.

Etymology

The term "confabulation" comes from the Latin confabulatio, from confabulari meaning "to converse". It was first used in the psychological sense in the late 19th century.

Types of Confabulation

There are two main types of confabulation: provoked (or secondary) confabulation and spontaneous (or primary) confabulation. Provoked confabulations are common in both amnesia and dementia and are typically triggered by something in the person's environment. Spontaneous confabulations, on the other hand, seem to occur out of nowhere and are often a sign of more serious brain damage.

Related Terms

  • Amnesia: A condition in which memory is disturbed or lost.
  • Dementia: A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember.
  • Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
  • Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

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