According to betrayal trauma theory, many survivors of childhood sexual abuse learn to compartmentalize (i.e., dissociate) their traumatic experiences from conscious awareness by dividing attention.

We create countless memories as we live our lives but many of these we forget. Why? Counter to the general assumption that memories simply decay with time, 'forgetting' might not be a bad thing -- ...

If you've noticed that your brain seems to have a mind of its own when it comes to retaining new information, don't worry! Psychology offers some fascinating insights into this puzzling situation that ...