Trauma theory is based on the idea that repression occurs to protect people from traumatic memories that could interfere with their normal functioning. ... Adaptive Forgetting Hypothesis.

Repression has often been described as the forgetting of emotionally traumatic experiences, whereas Anderson’s study involved relatively neutral words, he notes.

Key points. This 10-part series on self-deception spotlights some our most important ego defences. Here in Part 2, we look at repression, the "forgetting" of unacceptable drives, emotions, ideas ...

Repressed memories are a hotly debated topic within the medical community. We'll take a look at what they are, what else might explain them, and what to do if you think you're experiencing them.

This sort of forgetting, that springs from my conflict about this annoying chore is an example of what Freud called repression. And it will take my ownership of my role as household partner to ...

Historian of psychology Douwe Draaisma knows well how to weave science, history and literature into irresistible tales. Forgetting, his latest collection of essays around the theme of memory, is ...