At the moment, you were listening to your professor, Nightmare, as he lectured about the impact others can have on a person's mind and the various disorders that can arise from such influences, such as dissociative amnesia.

"...blocking out some of the negative things in life isn't always a bad thing. Sometimes, the mind is just trying to protect us when we need it most. For instance, in cases of a traumatic event, those affected might experience a gap in their childhood that they can't recall."

He explained, rubbing his eye. As he finished discussing the previous slide on the slideshow, he surveyed the room with a curious expression.

"Any questions before I move on to the next slide?"