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Memory, Misremembering, and Legal Consequences
This chapter examines the complexities and implications of memory, particularly focusing on false memories and repressed memories within clinical and legal frameworks. It highlights the historical context of the satanic panic era of the 1980s and 1990s, exploring how sensational media narratives influenced public perception and led to wrongful convictions. The discussion critiques the psychological practices that contributed to the implantation of false memories, revealing the devastating consequences faced by innocent individuals and their families.