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Controversy

Recovered memories have been a politically charged and controversial topic for many years. These pages discuss the historical, political, and legal context of the controversy surrounding recovered memory, and aim to refute common claims and misconceptions about recovered memory.​

These pages serve to refute common false claims that undercut the validity of recovered memories. Topics such as scientific support, reliability of recovered memory, therapeutic influence, the scope of memory, and the capacity for forgetfulness are covered.

These pages describe some important historical events relevant to the recovered memory controversy.

Significant People

Supporters of Recovered Memory

These pages provide a list of important figures who supported the validity of recovered memories during the controversy. Their biographies list their viewpoints, notable accomplishments, scientific contributions, and role in the debate surrounding recovered memory.

Deniers of Recovered Memory

These pages provide a list of influential deniers of recovered memory. Their biographies document their dubious views on childhood sexual abuse, highlight breaches of ethics or purposefully misconstrued arguments, and provide an overview of their role in the controversy surrounding recovered memory.

Significant Topics

These pages describe significant topics relevant to the controversy surrounding recovered memories, including so-called “Recovered Memory Therapy” (RMT), Retractors, the influential “Lost in the Mall” study, and FMSF Lobbying efforts.

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