Mnemonic monitoring in anosognosia for memory loss.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Anosognosia, or unawareness, for memory loss has been proposed to underlie cognitive functions such as memory and executive function. However, there is an inconsistent association between these constructs. Recent studies have shown that compromise ongoing self-monitoring of one's memory associates with anosognosia for memory loss. Yet to date it is unclear which memory monitoring mechanisms are impaired in these patients. In this study, we examined the extent to which temporal monitoring or orbitofrontal reality filtering (e.g., ability to monitor the temporal relevance of a memory) and source monitoring (e.g., the ability to distinguish which memories stem from internal as opposed to external sources) are associated with awareness of memory deficits.

SUBMITTER: Chapman S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7957344 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature