because of special memory mechanisms, such as repression or dissociation (e.g., A. Freud, 1936/1946; S. Freud, 19151 1957; Williams. 1994b: but see Erdelyi. 2031). Proponents of this latter view have relied largely on retrospective studies of CSA (e.g.. Briere & Conte, 1993; Elliott & Briere, 1995). wh