When Mr. Bolden is asked about something he cannot remember, he gives a detailed, but inaccurate, answer. His responses often make it difficult for others to realize he has memory lapses. Mr. Bolden's behavior is called

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Mr. Bolden's behavior is called confabulation, which is a type of memory disturbance where a person gives false, fabricated, or distorted information about events or situations they cannot remember. This behavior is not intentional, as in malingering, and is not a result of a medical condition affecting consciousness, as in delirium. However, it is a symptom of amnestic disorder, which involves significant memory impairment.

When Mr Bolden Is Asked About Something He Cannot Remember, He