The Position of the Governing Bodies for Psychology (APA, CPA)

question 166

Multiple Choice

The position of the governing bodies for psychology (APA, CPA) on repressed memories could best be described as

• A) completely supporting the notion that repressed memories exist, and are generally accurate.
• B) indicating that false memories cannot be constructed.
• C) supporting the possibility that repressed memories exist, and that false memories can be constructed in response to suggestions of abuse.
• D) completely disregarding the notion of repressed memories.

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Definitions:

Intellectual Quandary

A state of confusion or uncertainty, often involving a complex or perplexing matter that requires deep intellectual effort to resolve.

Primary Mental Abilities

Basic intellectual skills that include numerical and verbal abilities, spatial relations, memory, and others, as identified by psychologist L.L. Thurstone.

Thurstone

A psychologist known for his contributions to psychometrics and the theory of intelligence, including the development of multiple-factor analysis.

Visual-Spatial Skill

Visual-spatial skill involves the ability to understand and manipulate objects and their spatial relationships, important in tasks like navigating environments and solving puzzles.