Exporting Repression

The video discusses the controversial practice of memory repression therapy, which originated in the United States and spread globally, leading to false convictions. It highlights differences in social and legal policies across countries, with a focus on Sweden and the infamous Thomas Quick case. The video also explores the relationship between eyewitness and repressed memory cases, emphasizing the malleable nature of memory and the global dissemination of these ideas by North American mental health professionals.

What are the implications of the eyewitness testimony and repressed memory cases as discussed in the text?

In what ways have North American mental health professionals influenced practices in other countries?