What Is a Memory Lapse?
A memory lapse is a momentary inability to remember a piece of information, such as how to do something, a word, a phone number, or someone’s name. When a memory lapse resolves, the recollection returns. These brief hiccups in memory may last only a few seconds or a few minutes, and they can be very frustrating, as people may feel momentarily helpless until their memories kick in.
