Repressed Memories Case Study

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Introduction to Human Psychology Written Assignment Unit 4
Introduction
This paper will examine the psychological concept of repressed memories. It will do so by summarising a case study featuring repressed memories of childhood trauma, before discussing the circumstances in which memories of repressed trauma are likely to emerge and the possible consequences of the re-emergence of repressed memories. The paper will then conclude by offering personal observations of the phenomenon of repressed memories.
Case Study of repressed trauma
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First, there appear to be certain substantiated cases where repressed memories were corroborated by other evidence. Second, and from an evolutionary perspective, it seems intuitively sensible for an organism to evolve the ability to repressive memories of trauma if the experience of such trauma could in some way hinder the life cycle of that organism. In other words, if repression of memories has some benefit to the organism as compared to the other available alternative (living with the memories and re-living the trauma experienced) then it appears to be a useful adaptation under certain circumstances. However, it also seems likely that
WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT UNIT 4 4 repressed memories can be inadvertently fabricated and therefore repressed memories should be corroborated in order for them to be treated as true accounts.
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References
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3. Richmond, R.L. (n.d.). A Guide to Psychology and its Practice. Repressed Memories. Retrieved from http://www.guidetopsychology.com/repressn.htm [Accessed 18 February

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