PTSD is a common condition that involves troubling symptoms like involuntary memories and flashbacks related to trauma, with various models developed to understand these symptoms.
The review identified two main perspectives on memory in PTSD: one focuses on specific memory mechanisms derived from clinical studies, and the other uses general memory processes from experimental research to explain symptoms.
Future research should aim for a balance between rigorous experimental methods and real-world applicability to better understand memory’s role in PTSD and improve treatment approaches.