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The "False Memory" DefenseUsing Disinformation and Junk Science In and Out of Court.

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Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
|May 25, 2007
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This article debunks the "false memory" defense often used in child sexual abuse cases. It contrasts defense claims with scientific evidence on trauma and memory, empowering survivors and legal professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Trauma Studies

Background:

  • Child sexual abuse is a prevalent issue with common occurrences of dissociative or traumatic amnesia.
  • A

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze the

Main Methods:

  • The article reviews 22 common components of the

Main Results:

  • The

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the scientific basis of trauma and memory is crucial for refuting the

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