What is another word for screen memory?
Pronunciation: [skɹˈiːn mˈɛməɹˌi] (IPA) 
Screen memory, which is an integral concept in psychiatry and psychoanalysis, is a term used to describe a memory that covers a painful, repressed, or traumatic experience. This psychological defense mechanism involves the replacement of an uncomfortable memory with a seemingly innocent or neutral one, thereby "screening" or concealing the true memory. There are many synonyms for the term screen memory, including camouflage memory, disguised memory, smoke screen memory, hidden memory, masked memory, and substitute memory. Each of these synonyms emphasizes the protective and evasive nature of screen memories, highlighting how they function to shield the psyche from the intensity of painful memories.
