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Repressed memory (False Memory Syndrome) consists of memories that have been unconsciously blocked due to the memory being associated with a high level of stress or trauma. The idea of repressed memory has always been a topic of controversy. The "memory wars" came to a head in 1990 and even today some people believe that traumatic experiences can be repressed from memory for years and be later recalled by therapy. However, that theory still has not been confirmed due to lack of supporting scientific evidence and some people question the validity of the concept. Is clinical experience more trustworthy than a scientific experiment? Even then, there are therapists with conflicting views on the matter. A therapist who believe that traumatic memories can be repressed may develop treatment plans that differ dramatically from those developed by practitioners who do not hold the same belief. The problem is that there is no evidence of repressed memories, they could very well be false memories. The video below discusses the further discusses the controversy between the two. To learn even more about false memories you can check out the "False Memory Syndrome Foundation" and their website at: http://www.fmsfonline.org/index.php