Truth And Memory

Truth and Memory

Truth in Memory

How accurate is memory? Are there important differences in how and what we remember across the life span? What is the prevalence of "repressed memory" for traumatic events? What is the best way for therapists to elicit accurate memories from someone who may be a victim of incest? This book addresses these and other compelling questions reflecting deep divisions in scientific opinion, professional practice, and legal decision making. Leading researchers and practitioners review the current literature, describe new findings and clinical techniques, and draw upon their extensive experience in the field to provide diverse perspectives on the place of memory in our lives and the impact upon memory of personal, interpersonal, and situational influences.

The Fragile Truth: Memory, Identity, and the Stories We Tell

What if the truth you remember… was never quite what happened? In The Fragile Truth, psychologist Fay Jackson unpacks the fascinating, fallible nature of memory—and how it shapes who we are. Blending cognitive science with moving human stories, Jackson explores how memories are formed, rewritten, and sometimes invented, all in service of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves. From childhood recollections to identity-defining moments, this book reveals how memory is less a record of the past and more a construction of the present—malleable, emotional, and deeply personal. Insightful and often surprising, The Fragile Truth challenges what we think we know about our own minds. Our memories may be fragile—but their power is undeniable.