"The Repressed Memory Controversy"

The Repressed Memory Controversy concerns whether people can unconsciously forget traumatic events, only to later recall them accurately. Some believe traumatic memories can be blocked and later recovered through therapy, often used in cases of alleged abuse. Others warn that these memories may be false or suggestible, created by suggestive therapeutic techniques. The debate highlights challenges in distinguishing genuine repressed memories from false or planted ones, raising questions about the reliability of recovered memories and the ethics of using them as evidence in legal or clinical contexts.