False Memories

Synopsis: Clinical psychologist Dr Michael Yapko argues that many mental health professionals, ignorant of the workings of memory, are unwittingly leading their patients to believe they are victims of sexual abuse. British parents accused of abuse, and two children who now believe their recovered memories to be untrue, tell their stories.
Series: Inside Story, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes: Broadcast on BBC1 on 15/6/94.
Subjects: Psychiatry; Psychology
Keywords: child abuse; false memory syndrome; memory; sexual abuse

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