Repression (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Definition of repression
Definition of repression
Unconscious placement of traumatic memories into unconscious mind to reduce anxiety
Type of forgetting in repression
Type of forgetting in repression
Motivated forgetting
Key mechanism of repression
Key mechanism of repression
Operates unconsciously, automatically as defense mechanism
False memory syndrome definition
False memory syndrome definition
'Recovered' memories may be false, created through therapy
Williams (1994) % with no recall of abuse
Williams (1994) % with no recall of abuse
38% of females
Williams (1994) % who recovered memories
Williams (1994) % who recovered memories
16% reported recovering memories after forgetting
Holmes (1990) review conclusion
Holmes (1990) review conclusion
No solid evidence for repression after 60 years research
Karon & Widener (1997) findings
Karon & Widener (1997) findings
WWII veterans repressed trauma, relieved when recovered
APA & BPS stance on recovered memories
APA & BPS stance on recovered memories
No evidence supporting recovered memories as technique
Bradley & Baddeley (1990) alternative explanation
Bradley & Baddeley (1990) alternative explanation
Anxiety causes temporary repression that disappears over time