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

Elisa Krackow, Vanessa Jacoby and Joseph Scotti

International Journal of Psychological Studies, 2013, vol. 5, issue 1, 69

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2013
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