Hyperthymestic Syndrome Guide

posted by   shreya (27)   1 month ago (ishare-world.blogspot.com)

Hyperthymestic syndrome is a condition where the affected individual has a superior autobiographical memory.A hyperthymestic person can be asked a date, and describe the events that occurred that day, what the weather was like, and many seemingly trivial details that most people would not be able to recall. They can often recall what day of the week the date fell on, but are not calendrical calculators as people with autism sometimes are; the recall is limited to days on a personal "mental calendar".2

The mental calendar association occurs automatically and obsessively. Unlike some other individuals with superior memory, hyperthymestic individuals do not rely on practiced mnemonic strategies.1 Capabilities2 Cases of hyperthymesia3 See also4 References5 External links