Overgeneral Memory and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Adults Exposed to Family Violence
Description:
Childhood exposure to familial violence increases risk for adult pathology, namely posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Primary PTSD symptoms of hyperarousal and avoidance are implicated in overgeneral memory (OGM) theory in prior research. Individuals with trauma history tend to report OGMs, or non-specific autobiographical memories, perhaps to avoid unpleasant arousal elicited by recalling specific events. OGM, PTSD, depression, and arousal were assessed in adults with and wit…
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Date:
May 2010
Creator:
Amador, Amy R.
Partner:
UNT Libraries