Memory disorders range from everyday forgetfulness, such as forgetting where you put your keys to amnesia, a serious disorder that hinders or prevents the storage and recall of long-term
memories. Amnesia and Related Disorders examines memory function and the types of memory disorders, their symptoms, causes, treatment, and current memory research.
Chapters include:
- Memory: The Long and Short of It
- A History of Memory and Memory Disorders
- Not Everything You Forget Is a Sign of Disorder
- The Different Faces of Amnesia
- Functional Amnesia: The Mind
- Organic Amnesia: The Body
- Alcohol- and Drug-Related Memory Problems
- Treatment and Self-Help for Memory Problems.
