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A comparison of normal forgetting, psychopathology, and information-processing models of reported amnesia for recent sexual trauma.

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: This study assessed memories for sexual trauma in a nontreatment-seeking sample of recent rape victims and considered competing explanations for failed recall. Participants were 92 female rape victims assessed within 2 weeks of the rape; 62 were also assessed 3 months postassault. Memory deficits for parts of the rape were common 2 weeks postassault (37%) but improved over the 3-month window studied (16% still partially amnesic). Hypotheses evaluated competing models of explanation that may account for reported recall deficits. Results are most consistent with information-processing models of traumatic memory.

Source: Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology

DOI: 10.1037//0022-006x.66.6.948

Authors: Mindy B. Mechanic, Patricia A. Resick, Michael G. Griffin

Institution: University of Missouri–St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Memory Processes and Influences

Subfield: Cognitive Neuroscience

Field: Neuroscience

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health