Adults Who Have Trouble Remembering Incidents of Childhood Sexual Abuse

question 11

Multiple Choice

Adults who have trouble remembering incidents of childhood sexual abuse have been led by therapists to believe that their memory difficulties result from

• A) memory storage failure.
• B) the misinformation effect.
• C) proactive interference.
• D) repression.

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Definitions:

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main point or request is presented after providing background information or building a rationale, often used to soften negative news.

Information Providing

The act of supplying data or facts to help someone learn or make decisions.

Main Idea

The central or most important thought, concept, or assertion that an article, paragraph, or piece of writing conveys.

Overall Subject

The main theme or topic that encompasses the entire content or discussion within a document or conversation.