Facts about Superior Autobiographical Memory
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Research on superior autobiographical memory suggests sufferers do not show enhanced memory for general information, only for personally experienced events tied to their own lives.
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Also called hyperthymesia, superior autobiographical memory is distinct from other exceptional memory types in that it applies specifically to personal life events rather than general information.
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Individuals with superior autobiographical memory often show enlarged structures in the temporal lobe and caudate nucleus compared to typical individuals.
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The condition was first formally identified and studied by researchers at UC Irvine, with Jill Price being the earliest documented case.
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People with superior autobiographical memory can recall the specific day of the week and details of nearly every day of their lives with extraordinary precision.