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Memory, Trauma Treatment, and the Law (Norton Professional Books)
Memory Trauma Treatment and the Law - Norton Professional Books Author:Daniel P. Brown, Alan W. Scheflin, D. Corydon Hammond An essential reference on memory for clinicians, researchers, attorneys, and judges. This detailed reference work critically reviews memory research, trauma treatment, and legal cases pertaining to the false memory controversy. It discusses current memory science, pointing out where findings are and are not generalizable to trauma memories recov... more »ered in psychotherapy. The main issues in the recovered memory debate are covered, as well as research on emotion and memory, memory for trauma, and types of suggestions, such as social persuasion and brainwashing. Exploration of memory in the legal context includes tips on avoiding malpractice liability and on using hypnosis. The appropriate standard of care in cases when memory issues are involved is outlined.« less