Human memory: clinical aspects and modulation by affective states

Authors

  • Márcia L. F. Chaves Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Medicina Interna

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-51771993000100007

Keywords:

Memory, Neuropsychological assessment, Brain disorders, Amnesia, Emotional states

Abstract

Forms of evaluation of human memory used in clinical contexts (tests for immediate memory, orientation, retention of new acquisitions etc.) are presented and their validity and reliability are discussed using the Mini Mental State Examination as an example. The processes by which memory is modulated by affective states is examined, as well as the main alterations of memory - global amnesia syndrome, parcial syndromes, amnesia in delirium and in dementia and funcional amnesia.

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Published

1993-01-01

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Section

Original Articles

How to Cite

Human memory: clinical aspects and modulation by affective states . (1993). Psicologia USP, 4(1-2), 139-169. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-51771993000100007