Confabulation
EN→ZH
What Does Confabulation Mean?
- 虚构
- 交谈
- 闲聊
Confabulation Pronunciation
/kənˌfæb.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
Confabulation Definition
noun
Definition
A memory error characterized by the production of fabricated, distorted, or misinterpreted memories about oneself or the world, without the intention to deceive.
In ZH
一种记忆错误，特征是产生虚构的、扭曲的或误解的关于自己或世界的记忆，而并非故意欺骗。
How to Use Confabulation in a Sentence
- His confabulation made it difficult to discern what really happened.
- She experienced confabulation after her surgery, mixing up events from her past.
- In psychology, confabulation is often observed in patients with memory disorders.
- They thought his stories were true, but it was just confabulation from his mind.
- Confabulation can occur in patients with brain injuries or dementia.
Cultural Notes
In a clinical context, confabulation is often discussed in relation to amnesia and cognitive disorders.