Confabulation Resilience of the Developing Brain: A Brief Review
Julie Nyvang Christensen1, Thomas Alrik Sørensen2
1Department of Neurology,Rigshospitalet,Copenhagen University Hospital,Glostrup,Denmark.
Summary
The developing brain may be resilient to confabulation, a memory error. Research found very few cases in children, suggesting unique protective mechanisms in younger individuals.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Confabulation is a memory disturbance often associated with brain injury.
- Prevalence and characteristics of confabulation in adults are well-documented.
- Limited research exists on confabulation in pediatric populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential resilience of the developing brain to confabulation.
- To explore the scarcity of reported confabulation cases in children and adolescents.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted on PubMed.
- Empirical studies focusing on confabulation in individuals under 18 years old were identified.
- Analysis focused on case studies of confabulation in the pediatric population.
Main Results:
- Only three case studies of confabulation in children under 18 were found among 286 empirical studies.
- A significant discrepancy exists in reported confabulation cases between children and adults.
- This scarcity suggests a potential resilience to confabulation in the developing brain.
Conclusions:
- The developing brain exhibits a notable scarcity of confabulation cases compared to adults.
- Hypothesize a resilience toward confabulation in the developing brain.
- Further research into these mechanisms can enhance understanding of brain plasticity and confabulation.
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