When he was a child, Vihaan experienced a traumatic event. However, Vihaan has no memory of that event, although he can remember events that happened before it as well as events that happened after it. Vihaan's experience of forgetting this period of his life is BEST described as:

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Dissociative amnesia is characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. Vihaan's inability to remember the traumatic event, despite remembering events before and after it, aligns with this definition.

When He Was a Child, Vihaan Experienced a Traumatic Event