Lindsay and Read Argue That Some Factors in a Case

question 16

Multiple Choice

Lindsay and Read argue that some factors in a case would lead investigators to be skeptical. Which criteria is NOT listed as one to consider when evaluating claims of recovered memories of abuse?

• A) Did the abuse involve multiple victims, particularly siblings?
• B) Did the memory begin as a vague feeling or image rather than clear, detailed recollections?
• C) Did the abuse continue over a period into adolescence?
• D) Did the abuse involve extremely rare forms of sexual activity (bestiality, satanism)?

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Definitions:

Contiguity

In psychology, contiguity is the principle that ideas, memories, and experiences are linked when one is frequently experienced with the other, leading to easier recall or association.

S-R Association

stands for Stimulus-Response Association, referring to the connection that forms between a specific stimulus and a particular response.

Guthrie

Edwin Ray Guthrie, a psychologist known for his theory that learning occurs through contiguity between stimuli and responses, not through reinforcement.

S-R Association

Refers to the connection between a stimulus and a response in the context of behavioral psychology, emphasizing how behaviors are learned through associations.