ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A flashback, or involuntary recurrent memory, is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual has a sudden, usually powerful, re-experiencing of a past experience or elements of a past experience. These experiences can be frightful, happy, sad, exciting, or any number of other emotions.

Detailed explanation-2: -A flashback is when memories of a past trauma feel as if they are taking place in the current moment.

Detailed explanation-3: -In addition to PTSD, other mental health conditions such as depression, acute stress, and obsessions and compulsions are associated with the development of flashbacks. The use of some drugs-such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)-may also increase the likelihood of a flashback occurring.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flashbacks are used to move back in time and show an event relevant to the current moment in time. The difference between a flashback and a simple memory is, the flashback is presented as action–as a live scene. A memory is a recollection portrayed that way.

Detailed explanation-5: -Emotional flashbacks are often associated with a diagnosis of complex trauma, or c-ptsd. Complex trauma can occur from ongoing adverse childhood conditions, including abuse, neglect or abandonment – especially if the perpetrator was close to the child (such as a parent or other relative).