Posttraumatic stress disorder and susceptibility to misinformation for an analogue trauma event.

Prerika R. Sharma; Kimberley A. Wade; Laura Jobson

doi:10.1037/tra0002063

November 17, 2025Psychological Trauma Theory Research Practice and Policy

Posttraumatic stress disorder and susceptibility to misinformation for an analogue trauma event.

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Key Points

Investigate the link between PTSD and susceptibility to misinformation following a traumatic event.
Examined the relationship between PTSD and the misinformation effect.
Considered event relevance in the context of trauma exposure.
Suggested approaches for legal and clinical professionals.
PTSD is linked to greater vulnerability to misinformation.
Findings indicate the need for careful communication with individuals exposed to trauma.
Cautions are advised against using suggestive language in legal settings.

Implication

Demonstrates PTSD increases misinformation susceptibility in trauma survivors, suggesting caution in legal contexts.

Abstract

The relationship between PTSD and the misinformation effect warrants the consideration of event relevance. If findings are replicated, legal and clinical professionals should enact extra caution in avoiding suggestive language when working with individuals with PTSD who have witnessed a novel type of stressful event. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

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Posttraumatic stress disorder and susceptibility to misinformation for an analogue trauma event.

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