The major difference between dissociative amnesia and retrograde amnesia is the cause and type of information that is forgotten.
This is a disease or condition in which it is difficult for patients to remember specific information.
This type of amnesia implies patients cannot remember relevant information such as one's name, one's location, specific events or feelings.
This is often caused due to traumatic events or stress.
This type of amnesia implies patients cannot remember information from their past. This means patients can remember the events that are happening today, but not the ones yesterday, last year, etc.
This is often caused by brain injury or diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or a cardiac arrest.
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