User:Serenity D-B/Eyewitness memory

Becca- Most often cases of psychogenic amnesia occur after witnessing an extremely violent crime or trauma, such as war. This also goes for experiencing a crime, such as childhood sexual abuse. The dissociation after the event can lead to a higher chance of revictimisation.

Becca- For example, the accuracy of the child's explanation, in such situations, coupled with how well the child can identify the setting of the crime and the individuals involved in the crime, influence the credibility of the child's testimony. The experience of testifying can also be harmful and anxiety-inducing to the child, leaving them unable to give a credible testimony.

Kyle - Those with psychogenic amnesia present impaired memory functioning in their personal life histories without a discernable neurological cause.

Kyle - In one study, repeated recall of a traumatic event did not increase resistance to misinformation, nor did it increase susceptibility to information. This result may be due participants being presented both forms of additive and contradictory misinformation.