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The Repressed Memory Epidemic

How It Happened and What We Need to Learn from It

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Mark Pendergrast

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Pages: 660 pages
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Psychology

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Exploring the concept of repressed memories, this book delves into the historical context that shaped modern psychology and psychotherapy. It analyzes how human memory functions, critiques misguided theories, and highlights the brain's reconstructive nature along with suggestibility studies. The resurgence of belief in repressed memories among professionals and the public is examined, culminating in legal and professional recommendations for those involved in repressed memory therapy.

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Released: 2018
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Title: The Repressed Memory Epidemic
Subtitle: How It Happened and What We Need to Learn from It
Language: English
Authors: Mark Pendergrast
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Released: 2018
Format: Paperback
Pages: 660
ISBN13: 9783319875385
Tags: Psychology
Description: Exploring the concept of repressed memories, this book delves into the historical context that shaped modern psychology and psychotherapy. It analyzes how human memory functions, critiques misguided theories, and highlights the brain's reconstructive nature along with suggestibility studies. The resurgence of belief in repressed memories among professionals and the public is examined, culminating in legal and professional recommendations for those involved in repressed memory therapy.