Remembering our childhood : how memory betrays us
Sabbagh, KarlAuthor
Oxford : Oxford University Press,
2011.
This study looks at psychologists' present understanding of the nature of memory, especially recollections of childhood, and how, in cases of so-called 'recovered memories', the unreliability and flexibility of memory has led to tragic consequences, destroying the lives of whole families. All of us have memories of childhood, or impressions. Some people firmly believe that they can recall scenes from the time they were babies. But what does science tell us about the nature of memory, and memories of childhood?
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This study looks at psychologists' present understanding of the nature of memory, especially recollections of childhood, and how, in cases of so-called 'recovered memories', the unreliability and flexibility of memory has led to tragic consequences, destroying the lives of whole families. All of us have memories of childhood, or impressions. Some people firmly believe that they can recall scenes from the time they were babies. But what does science tell us about the nature of memory, and memories of childhood?
Description based on print version record.
False memory syndrome
Memory
Early memories
Recovered memory
Psychiatry
Health & Biological Sciences
Psychiatry - General