People with schizophrenia may experience false memories, but it's not a defining symptom of the disorder. They may be more prone to experiencing memory distortions and confabulations, which are the creation of false memories to fill in gaps in their recollection. This is likely due to issues with memory encoding and retrieval related to schizophrenia.
Important notes:
- False memories are not a diagnostic criterion for schizophrenia.
- Individuals with schizophrenia may experience a range of memory issues, including confabulation.
- Confabulation is not the same as lying. People with confabulation genuinely believe their false memories to be true.
