Recent Experimental Demonstrations of False Memories Are

question 29

Multiple Choice

Recent experimental demonstrations of false memories are

• A)showing that there are higher instances of childhood sexual abuse than previously believed.
• B)questioning the id's responsibility for repressed and false memories.
• C)a long way from the issue of repressed or false childhood memories of traumatic events.
• D)indicating that patterns of memories are inconsistent over time.

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