2.4: Repression Flashcards
Repression
Repression is a type of motivated forgetting where emotionally threatening events are thought to be banished into the unconscious mind, to prevent the feelings of anxiety they might cause
Another important explanation of forgetting in LTM is that of repression.
Repression is a type of motivated forgetting where emotionally threatening events are thought to be banished into the unconscious mind, to prevent the feelings of anxiety they might cause.
Although the repressed memories continue to affect what, they are difficult to what?
Although the repressed memories continue to affect conscious: 1. Thoughts 2. Desires 3. Actions ,they are difficult to retrieve
Another important explanation of forgetting in LTM is that of repression.
Repression is a type of motivated forgetting where emotionally threatening events are thought to be banished into the unconscious mind, to prevent the feelings of anxiety they might cause.
Although the repressed memories continue to affect conscious thoughts, desires and actions, they are difficult to retrieve.
Why is this a controversial area?
This is a controversial area, because repressed memories ‘recovered’ during repressed memory therapy have often proved to be false
Another important explanation of forgetting in LTM is that of repression.
Repression is a type of motivated forgetting where emotionally threatening events are thought to be banished into the unconscious mind, to prevent the feelings of anxiety they might cause.
Although the repressed memories continue to affect conscious thoughts, desires and actions, they are difficult to retrieve.
This is a controversial area, because repressed memories ‘recovered’ during repressed memory therapy have often proved to be false, a phenomenon known as what?
This is a controversial area, because repressed memories ‘recovered’ during repressed memory therapy have often proved to be false, a phenomenon known as false memory syndrome
Another important explanation of forgetting in LTM is that of repression.
Repression is a type of motivated forgetting where emotionally threatening events are thought to be banished into the unconscious mind, to prevent the feelings of anxiety they might cause.
Although the repressed memories continue to affect conscious thoughts, desires and actions, they are difficult to retrieve.
This is a controversial area, because repressed memories ‘recovered’ during repressed memory therapy have often proved to be false, a phenomenon known as false memory syndrome.
The accusation here is that such therapists are doing what in clients?
The accusation here is that such therapists are unwittingly:
1. Suggesting
2. Planting
false memories in clients
Who (what year) investigated repression in women who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults?
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
What % of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse?
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, what % reported what?
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now done what?
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was what?
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
What do these findings suggest?
These findings suggest that painful memories can be:
- Forgotten
- Then later ‘recovered’
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
These findings suggest that painful memories can be forgotten and then later ‘recovered,’ supporting what?
These findings suggest that painful memories can be:
1. Forgotten
2. Then later ‘recovered’
,supporting the concept of repression
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
These findings suggest that painful memories can be forgotten and then later ‘recovered,’ supporting the concept of repression.
However, what is one criticism of Williams’ study?
One criticism of Williams’ study is that it is unknown if the original diagnoses of abuse were correct
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
These findings suggest that painful memories can be forgotten and then later ‘recovered,’ supporting the concept of repression.
However, one criticism of Williams’ study is that it is unknown if the original diagnoses of abuse were correct.
It may be that some women didn’t have a memory of the abuse, because it simply what?
It may be that some women didn’t have a memory of the abuse, because it simply didn’t occur
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
These findings suggest that painful memories can be forgotten and then later ‘recovered,’ supporting the concept of repression.
However, one criticism of Williams’ study is that it is unknown if the original diagnoses of abuse were correct.
It may be that some women didn’t have a memory of the abuse, because it simply didn’t occur, rather than having doing what?
It may be that some women didn’t have a memory of the abuse, because it simply didn’t occur, rather than having repressed the memory
Williams (1994) investigated repression in woman who had been diagnosed as suffering childhood sexual assaults.
38% of the females had no recall of the earlier abuse and of those who did recall it, 16% reported that at one time they hadn’t been able to recall it, but had now ‘recovered’ the memories.
Williams also found that the earlier the age the abuse had supposedly occurred, the more likely it was not remembered.
These findings suggest that painful memories can be forgotten and then later ‘recovered,’ supporting the concept of repression.
However, one criticism of Williams’ study is that it is unknown if the original diagnoses of abuse were correct.
It may be that some women didn’t have a memory of the abuse, because it simply didn’t occur, rather than having repressed the memory.
It may also be possible that some women do remember being abused, but choose to do what, because they don’t wish to talk about it?
It may also be possible that some women do remember being abused, but choose to pretend to not remember it, because they don’t wish to talk about it
Who (what year) found that many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories?
Karon and Widener (1997) found that many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories
Karon and Widener (1997) found that many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories and the resulting mental disturbance was only relieved by what?
Karon and Widener (1997) found that:
- Many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories
- The resulting mental disturbance was only relieved by these memories being recovered in therapy
Karon and Widener (1997) found that many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories and the resulting mental disturbance was only relieved by these memories being recovered in therapy, giving further support to what?
Karon and Widener (1997) found that:
1. Many Second World War veterans who suffered battlefield trauma repressed the memories
2. The resulting mental disturbance was only relieved by these memories being recovered in therapy
,giving further support to the validity of repression as an explanation of forgetting
Who (what year) reviewed 60 years of research into repression?
Holmes (1990) reviewed 60 years of research into repression
Holmes (1990) reviewed 60 years of research into repression and did not find what?
Holmes (1990) reviewed 60 years of research into repression and did not find any solid evidence of the phenomenon
Holmes (1990) reviewed 60 years of research into repression and did not find any solid evidence of the phenomenon, weakening what?
Holmes (1990) reviewed 60 years of research into repression and did not find any solid evidence of the phenomenon, weakening support for the explanation
Evaluation:
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being what?
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being false memories
Evaluation:
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being false memories created through what?
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being false memories created through leading questions asked by therapists
Evaluation:
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being false memories created through leading questions asked by therapists.
Although some practitioners still argue that the technique is a valid one, the use of recovered memories as a psychotherapeutic technique is banned by what?
Although some practitioners still argue that the technique is a valid one, the use of recovered memories as a psychotherapeutic technique is banned by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
Evaluation:
The idea of false memory syndrome is that it sees so-called ‘recovered’ memories as actually being false memories created through leading questions asked by therapists.
Although some practitioners still argue that the technique is a valid one, the use of recovered memories as a psychotherapeutic technique is banned by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and what does the British Psychological Society (BPS) say?
Although some practitioners still argue that the technique is a valid one, the:
- Use of recovered memories as a psychotherapeutic technique is banned by the American Psychiatric Association (APA)
- British Psychological Society (BPS) says that there is no evidence to support the concept of recovered memories
Evaluation:
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have shown this to be what?
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have shown this to be false
Evaluation:
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have shown this to be false and have won what?
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have:
- Shown this to be false
- Won huge sums in compensation
Evaluation:
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have shown this to be false and have won huge sums in compensation, weakening what?
Several successful court cases have been fought in the USA where people convicted on the basis of recovered memories have:
1. Shown this to be false
2. Won huge sums in compensation
,weakening support for the concept of repression
