Lost in the Mall

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding recovered memory therapy, highlighting Elizabeth Loftus's research on false memories. Loftus's experiments, such as the 'lost in the mall' technique, demonstrated how false memories could be implanted. Despite criticism, her work influenced court skepticism towards repressed memory evidence. The Jane Doe case challenged her findings, but Loftus's investigation suggested coaching rather than genuine repressed memories. Her research on guided imagination further showed how imagined events could be mistaken for real memories, impacting legal and therapeutic practices.

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