Which Is NOT One of the Explanations Commonly Given for Forgetting

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT one of the explanations commonly given for forgetting sexual abuse?

• A) Memory is transient and erodes over time.
• B) There was a lack of reminders about where and how the abuse occurred.
• C) The victim experienced threats of physical harm or legal repercussions.
• D) The abuser was a close family member the victim depended on.

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Definitions:

DNA

DNA, the molecule responsible for carrying genetic information critical for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all recognized living organisms and numerous viruses.

Codon

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid or a start/stop signal in protein synthesis.

Nucleotides

The basic building blocks of DNA and RNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, critical for virtually all biological processes.