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se·lec·tive am·ne·si·a
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selective amnesianoun
amnesia about particular events that is very convenient for the person who cannot remember
"why do politicians always develop selective amnesia when questioned about their transgressions?"
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selective amnesia
Selective amnesia is a type of memory loss where the individual can't remember specific incidents or experiences, usually related to a stressful or traumatic event, while maintaining the ability to recall other information accurately. It is as though the individual has "selected" to forget certain parts of their memory, hence the term "selective." This type of amnesia is often a psychological response, rather than a physical one, such as brain injury.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of selective amnesia in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of selective amnesia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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