Intrusive trauma memory: A review and functional analysis
Publication year
2009Source
Applied Cognitive Psychology, 23, 8, (2009), pp. 1076-1088ISSN
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor
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SW OZ BSI KLP
Journal title
Applied Cognitive Psychology
Volume
vol. 23
Issue
iss. 8
Page start
p. 1076
Page end
p. 1088
Subject
Experimental Psychopathology and TreatmentAbstract
Our contribution to this special issue focuses on the phenomenon of intrusive trauma memory. While intrusive trauma memories can undoubtedly cause impairment, we argue that they may exist for a potentially adaptive reason. Theory and experimental research on intrusion development are reviewed and possible functions of intrusive trauma memory are explored. These functions include aiding emotional processing, preventing future harm and protecting the coherence of the self. The issue of intrusive images in other disorders than posttraumatic stress disorder is briefly addressed. This review suggests that the study of function is important for a nuanced view on the modulation of intrusive trauma memory in both experimental psychopathology and clinical treatment.
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