minnesspecifika
Minnesspecifika refers to memories that are specific in content, typically correspond to a single, distinct event with a definite time and place, rather than general knowledge or repetitive experiences. In cognitive psychology and neuroscience, the term is used to distinguish episodic, autobiographical recall from semantic memory and more generalized recollections.
In Swedish-language research, minnesspecifika is often discussed in the context of autobiographical memory and the ability
Measurement of memory specificity commonly employs the Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT) or related tasks. In these
The concept has notable clinical relevance. Lower memory specificity has been linked to mood disorders such
Related terms include episodic memory, autobiographical memory, and overgeneral memory.