Loftus and Repression and Memory of SA

repressed memory debate only calls out the suggestive techniques and not the disclosures of CSA as a whole

there are times when someone can remember CSA spontaneously

scientists vs psychotherapist view on repression

scientist: skeptical, theres no research to show it is true. there is evidence for false memory implantations

therapist: credible

statute of limitations 

how long after a crime happened someone can press charges

tolling the statute 

The statute may be paused if memory is the only available evidence, which falls under the delayed discovery doctrine.

lost in the mall study

first study on false memories. participants believed false events of being lost in the mall with no suggestive methods. PLAUSIBILITY matters

suggestive techniques for false memories

Visualization/Guided Imagery: IMAGINATION INFLATION

Hypnosis: putting people in suggestive states

Dream interpretation.

phenomenon explains recovered memories

transience of memory - memories fade over time

Re-interpretation of past events as abusive

Forgot it all along effect

evaluate recovered memories

Were memories recovered over time or were they spontaneous? Were suggestive or coercive techniques used?

Did they begin as vague images or feelings OR were they clear and detailed recollections?

Did it involve repeated abuse which extended into adolescence?

Did the events occur before the age of 3?

Do the memories involve extremely rare forms of abuse?