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LA Times: We asked experts in sexual trauma whether Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's testimony was...
We asked experts in sexual trauma whether Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony was consistent with the research findings and clinical observations they have made or encountered in their own work. Here’s what they told us:
Patricia Resick, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University: "She said she doesn’t remember where it took place. That rings true because until you know you are in danger, there is no reason to remember everyday details."
Tracey J. Shors, distinguished professor of behavioral & systems neuroscience at Rutgers University: "In our studies, we show that women with sexual violence experience often have many symptoms of anxiety and depression and trauma"
"But we do tend to remember stressful events. We do this because we need to use those memories to help us survive now and in the future. Memories are not there just for reminiscing — they are vital for our survival"
Sherry Hamby, director of the Life Paths Appalachian Research Center: "She gave one of the most credible accounts I have ever heard from a victim"
Kevin Swartout, associate professor of psychology at Georgia State University, on Brett Kavanaugh's testimony: "He demonstrated a great deal of hostility during the hearing, especially toward some of the female senators on the committee"
"The results of hundreds of studies to this point suggest that levels of hostility toward women, which includes a drive to exert power over women, are positively related with levels of sexual violence"
Patricia Resick, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Duke University: "She said she doesn’t remember where it took place. That rings true because until you know you are in danger, there is no reason to remember everyday details."
Tracey J. Shors, distinguished professor of behavioral & systems neuroscience at Rutgers University: "In our studies, we show that women with sexual violence experience often have many symptoms of anxiety and depression and trauma"
"But we do tend to remember stressful events. We do this because we need to use those memories to help us survive now and in the future. Memories are not there just for reminiscing — they are vital for our survival"
Sherry Hamby, director of the Life Paths Appalachian Research Center: "She gave one of the most credible accounts I have ever heard from a victim"
Kevin Swartout, associate professor of psychology at Georgia State University, on Brett Kavanaugh's testimony: "He demonstrated a great deal of hostility during the hearing, especially toward some of the female senators on the committee"
"The results of hundreds of studies to this point suggest that levels of hostility toward women, which includes a drive to exert power over women, are positively related with levels of sexual violence"
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