Some Critics of Hypnosis Are Against Using It as an Aid

question 136

Multiple Choice

Some critics of hypnosis are against using it as an aid for eyewitness testimony, but they believe

• A) that it can be a valuable investigative tool for the police.
• B) it can be useful to elicit memories that people cannot recall.
• C) it can provide access to the truth from people trying to hide something.
• D) juries should be hypnotized to help them focus on the case.

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