Autobiographical memory and the self in a case of transient epileptic amnesia

Illman, Nathan A.; Rathbone, Clare J.; Kemp, Steven; Moulin, Chris J. A.

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.02.022

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“…While AM and the self-share a strong relationship at the theoretical level (the SMS model; Conway, 2005), our results fit with the growing body of clinical research using the I AM task showing that AM impairment does not consistently lead to a loss or an impoverishment of the self. For instance, previous studies have documented that the self can be supported by semantic aspects of AM when episodic AM is deficient (lllman et al, 2011;Rathbone et al, 2009). However, DR's profile of AM results advocated an alternative view, since the memories supporting her self-images were not semantic or overgeneralized.…”

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“…Using this task, clinical findings support that the study of the self is critical in understanding how people cope with their condition and how this impacts on their psychological well-being (Rathbone, Holmes, Murphy, & Ellis, 2015). However, while a loss of or a reduction in the accessibility of selfimages has been described in clinical populations as a result of AM impairment (e.g., Addis & Tippett, 2004;Tanweer, Rathbone, & Souchay, 2010), other studies suggest that in some cases, self-images can be maintained by semantic components of AM, despite deficient episodic AM (lllman, Rathbone, Kemp, & Moulin, 2011;Rathbone et al, 2009). …”

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Autobiographical memory and the self in a single-case of chronic unilateral spatial neglect

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Unilateral spatial neglect (USN) is mainly defined as a condition affecting perception and the mental representation of the environment. However, nothing is known about its impact on the ability to mentally represent one's past and on personal identity. We addressed these questions in a case of chronic USN, DR, a 59-year-old right-handed woman, who underwent a variety of measures exploring the self and autobiographical memory (AM). DR showed preserved self-images and her AM performance was only preserved when memories were prompted by her own self-images and not by self-unrelated cues. Our findings are discussed in light of the interconnection between the self and AM.

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“…It is possible, some have suggested, that one's sense of personal identity can be maintained by semantic forms of self-knowledge (factual and trait) in the presence of episodic amnesia. Consistent with this position, evidence suggests that one's sense of personal sameness is not lost despite (sometimes pervasive) episodic memory impairment (e.g., Rathbone et al, 2009; Haslam et al, 2010; Illman et al, 2011; Duval et al, 2012; Klein, 2014b). …”

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“…Neurological case studies appear especially suited to shedding light on this issue (e.g., Rathbone et al, 2009; Illman et al, 2011; Duval et al, 2012; Picard et al, 2013; Klein, 2014b). Specifically, cases of neurological impairment offer the possibility of observing dissociations between a belief in one's temporal continuity and the neurological mechanisms posited to support that belief.…”

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Sameness and the self: philosophical and psychological considerations

Klein

2014

Front. Psychol.

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In this paper I examine the concept of cross-temporal personal identity (diachronicity). This particular form of identity has vexed theorists for centuries—e.g., how can a person maintain a belief in the sameness of self over time in the face of continual psychological and physical change? I first discuss various forms of the sameness relation and the criteria that justify their application. I then examine philosophical and psychological treatments of personal diachronicity (for example, Locke's psychological connectedness theory; the role of episodic memory) and find each lacking on logical grounds, empirical grounds or both. I conclude that to achieve a successful resolution of the issue of the self as a temporal continuant we need to draw a sharp distinction between the feeling of the sameness of one's self and the evidence marshaled in support of that feeling.

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“…También nos ayuda a diferenciar la AET de la AGT, el hecho que los pacientes con AET conservan la noción de "self", que se mantiene al utilizar la memoria semántica (datos de identidad personal), y no la memoria remota autobiográfica (18); y que algunos pacientes con AET, son "capaces de recordar que eran incapaces de recordar", mostrando una amnesia anterógrada incompleta durante el ataque de AET (5).…”

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Neuropsiquiatría clínica de la epilepsia: la amnesia epiléptica transitoria. A propósito de un caso

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Rivas

2014

Rev. Asoc. Esp. Neuropsiq.

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RESUMEN: Introducción: Muchos pacientes epilép-ticos refieren problemas mnésicos. Encontramos un grupo de pacientes que presentan episodios amnési-cos de repetición y problemas en la memoria autobiográfica. Este cuadro clínico ha sido definido como "amnesia epiléptica transitoria". Tras revisar la literatura, describimos las características de esta entidad nosológica con detalle. Caso clínico: Informamos de un caso de amnesia epiléptica transitoria en un varón de 58 años, con un diagnóstico previo de epilepsia y cuadro afectivo, que presenta episodios recurrentes y transitorios de amnesia mostrando el resto de sus funciones cognitivas preservadas. Durante los ataques se describen automatismos oro-alimentarios, breves ataques de estupor sin pérdida de consciencia ni desconexión con el medio. Conclusiones: La amnesia epiléptica transitoria es un subtipo de epilepsia del lóbulo temporal bien definido pero infradiagnosticado. En casos de pacientes que refieren únicamente problemas de memoria, sobre todo si son episodios de amnesia breves y recurrentes, y en aquéllos pacientes que refieran deficiencias en la memoria remota, la amnesia epiléptica transitoria debe ser considerada como una opción diagnósti-ca seria. El tratamiento con fármacos anticomiciales produce muy buenos resultados.

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Autobiographical memory and the self in a case of transient epileptic amnesia

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Autobiographical memory and the self in a single-case of chronic unilateral spatial neglect

Autobiographical memory and the self in a single-case of chronic unilateral spatial neglect

Sameness and the self: philosophical and psychological considerations

Neuropsiquiatría clínica de la epilepsia: la amnesia epiléptica transitoria. A propósito de un caso

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