Differences in Intrusive Memory Experiences in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder after Single, Re- and Prolonged Traumatization
Mueller HH, Möller S, Jenderek K, Stroebel A, Wiendieck K, Sperling W (2016)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2016
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Book Volume: 7
Pages Range: 865
Abstract
Intrusive memory experiences (IMEs) are a common symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Sensory perceptions of IMEs in the PTSD context vary substantially. The present research examined 20 patients with a single trauma, 20 re-traumatized patients and 80 Holocaust-traumatized patients who suffered from PTSD. Our results revealed significant differences in IME frequency based on the types of trauma experience. The findings suggest that patients with prolonged (Holocaust) traumata suffered from visual (65%) and combined visual/acoustic intrusive memories (29%), whereas visual memory experiences were most frequent (90%) among single-trauma patients. The trauma experience and the intrusive memory trigger stimulus were interdependent. The type of trauma critically affects the traumatic experience. Future studies should focus on these findings to improve PTSD therapeutic options.
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APA:
Mueller, H.H., Möller, S., Jenderek, K., Stroebel, A., Wiendieck, K., & Sperling, W. (2016). Differences in Intrusive Memory Experiences in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder after Single, Re- and Prolonged Traumatization. Frontiers in Psychology, 7, 865. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00865
MLA:
Mueller, Helge H., et al. "Differences in Intrusive Memory Experiences in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder after Single, Re- and Prolonged Traumatization." Frontiers in Psychology 7 (2016): 865.
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