What is another word for selective amnesia?
Pronunciation: [sɪlˈɛktɪv amnˈiːzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Selective amnesia is a term used to describe the phenomenon of forgetting specific memories intentionally. This form of amnesia is often associated with traumatic memories, and it allows an individual to avoid reliving the pain and stress associated with those experiences. Synonyms for selective amnesia include repressed memory, dissociative amnesia, and motivated forgetting. Repressed memories are memories that an individual unconsciously buries deep within their psyche as a coping mechanism for an experience that was too painful to bear. Dissociative amnesia occurs when an individual forgets their identity, past, or traumatic events. Finally, motivated forgetting is when an individual chooses to forget selected memories, usually due to their negative consequences.
