The cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying intrusive re-experiencing of traumatic memories, involving disrupted memory consolidation and emotional processing.
Example: The breakdown of normal memory integration in PTSD leading to fragmented sensory memories that intrude into consciousness without temporal context or narrative structure.
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