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Memories of an Autopsy: The Effects of Stress Exposure on Suggestibility for a Stressful Event

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  • Elisa Krackow
  • Vanessa Jacoby
  • Joseph Scotti

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The current study examined the effects of stressful life events on memory for a stressful event. Two groups ofcollege students (N = 61) were formed for analysis based on the presence or absence of particular stressful lifeevents. Participants then viewed a graphic video depicting an autopsy, and received a memory interview fourdays later. Results showed similar group performance on correctly leading questions. However, participants inthe Specific Stressor-Exposed group were less suggestible to misleading questions than their SpecificStressor-Absent counterparts. Results are discussed in terms of stress sensitization theory and cognitiveprocessing models.

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  • Elisa Krackow & Vanessa Jacoby & Joseph Scotti, 2013. "Memories of an Autopsy: The Effects of Stress Exposure on Suggestibility for a Stressful Event," International Journal of Psychological Studies, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 5(1), pages 1-69, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijpsjl:v:5:y:2013:i:1:p:69
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