Dissociative amnesia refers to when the patient shows dissociations between explicit and implicit memory.

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Dissociative amnesia primarily involves a person being unable to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, which is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness. It does not specifically refer to dissociations between explicit and implicit memory.

Dissociative Amnesia Refers to When the Patient Shows Dissociations Between