Devon, Age 12, Watched His Grandfather Fall from the Roof

Essay

Devon, age 12, watched his grandfather fall from the roof of his house. Two days later, Devon's grandfather died from his injuries. Melody, Devon's mother, has been told that traumatic memories are usually repressed and, therefore, Devon won't be able to recall this horrific event. According to the Critical Thinking box: "The Memory Wars: Recovered or False Memories" in your text, why is Melody's assumption incorrect?