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Autobiographical memory in acute stress disorder

A G Harvey1, R A Bryant, S T Dang

  • 1School of Psychology, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|June 27, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Individuals with acute stress disorder (ASD) after trauma recall fewer specific positive memories. This poor memory recall is linked to higher long-term posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) severity.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Motor vehicle accidents are a common cause of trauma.
  • Acute stress disorder (ASD) is a common immediate response to trauma.
  • Understanding memory's role in trauma recovery is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate autobiographical memory differences in trauma survivors with and without ASD.
  • To examine the relationship between early memory recall and later PTSD development.

Main Methods:

  • Participants recalling trauma from motor vehicle accidents were assessed for ASD.
  • Autobiographical memories were elicited using cue words for both general and trauma-specific periods.
  • PTSD severity was assessed 6 months posttrauma.

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Main Results:

  • Participants with ASD recalled fewer specific memories in response to positive cues, independent of depression.
  • Poor recall of specific trauma memories in the acute phase predicted 25% of the variance in PTSD severity at 6 months.

Conclusions:

  • Reduced accessibility of specific autobiographical memories in the acute aftermath of trauma is associated with poorer long-term adjustment.
  • Early memory processing may be a critical factor in the development and severity of PTSD.