This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Psychiatry
Psychogenic amnesia is characterized by 
Select and explain. 
A. Antegrade Amnesia, B. Retrograde Amnesia, C. Both with confabulation, D. Patchy impairment of Personal memories
D: Patchy impairment of Personal memories
Answer: D: Patchy impairment of Personal memories 
Explanation: D i.e. Patchy impairment of personal memories Psychogenic (Dissociative) amnesia is commonest clinical type of dissociative disorder. It is characterized by a sudden inability to recall impoant personal information paicularly concerning stressful or traumatic life events.Q