selective memory
"Selective memory" describes the human tendency to remember some things while forgetting others, often influenced by personal biases or emotional needs.
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Definition
B2Psychology
(common, informal)The tendency to remember certain events or information while ignoring others, often to serve personal biases or emotional needs.
Example
- He has a selective memory when it comes to his mistakes.
- She only remembers the good times, conveniently forgetting the bad.
C1Cognition
(academic, technical)A cognitive process where an individual recalls specific memories that are significant or relevant, sometimes unconsciously.
Example
- Selective memory can affect how we perceive past experiences.
- Researchers are studying how selective memory impacts decision-making.
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