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selective amnesia

/sɪˈlektɪv æmˈniːziə/

Traducción: Término psicológico o coloquial que describe la situación en la que una persona olvida convenientemente cierta información o eventos, a menudo para evitar incomodidad, responsabilidad o recuerdos desagradables. No es un diagnóstico clínico, sino una expresión común.

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/sɪˈlektɪv æmˈniːziə/C1formalmedical
  • esTérmino psicológico o coloquial que describe la situación en la que una persona olvida convenientemente cierta información o eventos, a menudo para evitar incomodidad, responsabilidad o recuerdos desagradables. No es un diagnóstico clínico, sino una expresión común.

A psychological term describing a situation where a person conveniently forgets certain information or events, often to avoid discomfort, responsibility, or unpleasant memories. It is not a clinical diagnosis but a colloquial expression.

  1. Intentional forgettingB2formal

    A condition where a person chooses to forget or block out specific memories, often unpleasant or traumatic ones.

    esamnesia selectiva

    • After the accident, he suffered from selective amnesia regarding the event.
    • She claims to have selective amnesia about her childhood.
    • The therapist explained that selective amnesia can be a coping mechanism.
  2. Convenient forgetfulnessB2informal

    An informal term for when someone conveniently forgets something they do not want to remember or acknowledge.

    esamnesia selectiva

    • He has selective amnesia when it comes to his promises.
    • She conveniently developed selective amnesia about the money she borrowed.
    • Politicians often suffer from selective amnesia during debates.