Memory Experts Who Express Skepticism Regarding Reports of Repressed and Recovered

question 51

Multiple Choice

Memory experts who express skepticism regarding reports of repressed and recovered memories emphasize that

• A) there is very little people can do to relieve the distress resulting from traumatic memories.
• B) most extremely traumatic life experiences are never encoded into long-term memory.
• C) therapeutic techniques such as guided imagery and dream analysis encourage the construction of false memories.
• D) people rarely recall memories of long-forgotten unpleasant events.

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Definitions:

Common-Information Bias

The inclination to overemphasize information held by the majority of group members while failing to consider other perspectives held by the minority.

Exploratory Innovation

Innovation focused on investigating and experimenting with new ideas or technologies without a predetermined application.

Radical Thinking

A form of thought that challenges traditional ideas and seeks profound systemic changes, often leading to innovative solutions.

Programmed Decisions

Decisions that are routine and repetitive, often made through established processes or policies.