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History and screen memories.

A Frank

    The International Journal of Psycho-Analysis
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Shared historical data can act like personal history, both revealing and hiding childhood memories. This concept, similar to Freudian screen memories, is explored through clinical examples.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychology
    • Psychoanalysis
    • Historical Studies

    Background:

    • The concept of screen memories, as defined by Sigmund Freud, describes how certain memories serve to conceal more significant or traumatic ones.
    • Personal history often contains layers of representation and concealment, influencing an individual's psychological landscape.

    Observation:

    • Shared historical data can function analogously to personal history in psychological processes.
    • This phenomenon allows for the simultaneous representation and concealment of early childhood conflicts and memories.
    • Clinical examples illustrate how historical narratives can be utilized in ways comparable to screen memories.

    Findings:

    • The study presents two clinical cases demonstrating the use of shared historical data as a form of psychological defense.

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  • One case originates from the analytic transference, while the other comes from an extra-transference consultation.
  • The analysis explores the specific suitability of historical content for functioning as a screen for personal memories and conflicts.

    • Implications:

    • Understanding how shared history functions psychologically can offer new insights into psychoanalytic theory and practice.
    • This framework may provide novel approaches to interpreting patient narratives and therapeutic interventions.
    • The findings suggest that collective or shared historical accounts can be psychologically significant, mirroring individual defense mechanisms.