Myth of Repressed Memories

The Myth of Repressed Memories suggests that traumatic events, such as abuse, can be unconsciously blocked from conscious awareness as a defense mechanism, only to be recovered later through therapy. However, psychological research indicates that while trauma can affect memory, the idea that memories are repressed and later accurately recovered, often through suggestive therapy, is questionable. Most memories are actively stored and can be distorted over time. The concept of repressed memories as a widespread phenomenon lacks strong scientific evidence, and some recovered memories may be influenced by suggestion, leading to false or inaccurate recollections.