anosognosia

(noun)

The inability of a person to recognize his or her own illness or handicap.

Related Terms

Examples of anosognosia in the following topics:

  • Describing Consciousness

    • Issues of interest include phenomena such as perception, subliminal perception, blindsight, anosognosia, brainwaves during sleep, and altered states of consciousness produced by psychoactive drugs or spiritual or meditative techniques.