Research on Memory Construction Indicates That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Research on memory construction indicates that

• A) recent events are more vulnerable to memory distortion than events from our more distant past.
• B) false memories of imagined events are often recalled as something that really happened.
• C) hypnotic suggestion is a particularly effective technique for accurate memory retrieval.
• D) it is very difficult to lead people to construct memories of events that never happened.

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Definitions:

Dopamine Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the symptoms of schizophrenia are caused by an imbalance of the neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Energizing Effect

The invigorating impact or outcome on physical or psychological states, often resulting from various stimuli or activities.

Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitors

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants that function by increasing serotonin levels in the brain by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic cell.