Tag: misidentification

February 20, 2026 / Mohammed looti

MISIDENTIFICATION

Conceptual Overview of Misidentification Syndromes In the field of clinical psychology and neuropsychiatry, misidentification refers to a group of complex delusional phenomena known collectively as Delusional Misidentification Syndromes (DMS). These conditions are characterized by a profound and persistent belief that the identity of a person, object, or even a physical location has been altered, replaced, […]

October 14, 2025 / Mohammed looti

UNCONSCIOUS TRANSFER

Unconscious Transfer The Core Definition and Mechanism of Unconscious Transfer Unconscious transfer, in the field of cognitive and forensic psychology, is defined as a specific type of memory malformation that stems from confusing the source of the data recollected. At its core, it is a failure of source memory, where an individual accurately remembers a […]