In psychology, orientation refers to a person’s awareness of their surroundings, time, and identity or more simply, time, place and person. It includes knowing who they are, where they are, and what time or day it is. People can understand and correctly respond to questions about these basic facts when they are oriented. If someone experiences confusion about these things, it might indicate a mental health or cognitive issue. For example, disorientation can occur in conditions like dementia or after an injury, where a person might forget the time, place, or even who they are.