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The Impact of Repressed Memory Syndrome on Legal Judgments and Convictions

This article explores the complexities of repressed memory syndrome in legal contexts, focusing on a hypothetical jury scenario. It tackles the challenge of weighing testimonies of childhood molestation that emerge during therapy against the lack of corroborating evidence. The discussion presents contrasting views on the reliability of personal memories and the ethical implications of convicting someone based solely on these recollections. It prompts reflection on the responsibilities of jurors and the potential influence of scientific understanding on their decisions.

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The Impact of Repressed Memory Syndrome on Legal Judgments and Convictions

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  1. Concerning the article on Repressed Memory Syndrome: Suppose you were on a jury, and a person testified in court that during therapy they remembered being molested as a child, and that they previously had repressed their memory. Suppose their testimony included many vivid details, but there was no other corroborating evidence. Would you vote to convict the accused? • No. Since a person’s memory can be mistaken, there better be some corroborating evidence before I vote to put someone in prison. • Yes. Lawyers and scientists have no business challenging personal memories, especially if the person believes them strongly. Besides, better safe then sorry when dealing with a molester. • I’m not sure how I would vote • I didn’t read the article 

  2. Did the class discussions of science as a way of “trying not to fool yourself,” how science must be based on evidence, or of “Alien Abductions,” affect how you just voted? • Yes • No

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