Difficulties or disruptions in various aspects of memory function. Memory impairments can manifest as difficulties in acquiring new information, remembering past events, or both.
Related terms
Alzheimer's Disease: A progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by severe memory impairment and cognitive decline.
Retrograde Amnesia: The inability to remember events that occurred before a specific incident or injury.
Mnemonic Techniques: Strategies or tools used to improve memory performance, such as acronyms, visualization techniques, or chunking information.