Question

Martin has a very stunning memory of virtually everything that has happened to him since he was 4 years of age. He remembers the weather on his 6th birthday, the baseball card he got when he was 11 years old, and the color of the eyes of the girl who sat next to him in his sixth grade classroom. Martin remembers all of these details despite the fact that he is 53 years of age. Martin has a condition called ______.

Answer 1

Martin has hyperthymesia, also known as HSAM or highly superior autobiographical memory. The name itself gives the definition.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hyperthymesia

Explanation:

It is likely that Martin exhibits a condition known as hyperthymesia. Hyperthymesia is a condition in which a person possesses an extremely superior autobiographical memory. This means that the person can remember, in extraordinary detail, the events that have occurred in his own life. This recollection is done in an automatic way, with no conscious effort. Individuals who exhibit this condition are usually very skilled at remembering dates as well.