False Memory

Overview

Syndrome False Memory Syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which a person experiences memories associated with trauma and other events that never actually happened. This phenomenon is particularly significant in cases of trauma when a person may report memories that are consistent with traumatic events, but are actually created due to other factors such as suggestion or exposure to traumatic stories. False Memory Syndrome is commonly associated with psychological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety, and has been linked to ineffective therapy practices. False Memory Syndrome has important implications for the justice system, as it may lead to wrongful convictions based on false memories. It is important to consider the possibility of False Memory Syndrome when interpreting people’s report of traumatic events, and to use evidence-based practices in therapy.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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  Orestes Santos-Morales et al. · 2017 · BMC Neurology

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