Which of the Following Is a Shortcoming of Relying on Hypnosis

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a shortcoming of relying on hypnosis to improve eyewitness testimony?

• A) People who have been hypnotized become more confident, but not more accurate.
• B) Eyewitnesses who have been hypnotized are not allowed to take the stand.
• C) Hypnotists can plant false memories through post-hypnotic suggestion.
• D) Few eyewitnesses consent to be hypnotized.
• E) Eyewitnesses who have been hypnotized often have poorer recall than a non-hypnotized eyewitness.

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Definitions:

Overshooting

Exceeding a target or expected outcome, often referring to economic indicators or personal goals.

Undershooting

The failure to achieve a targeted goal or objective, often resulting in outcomes that fall short of expectations.

Reflecting Skills

Techniques used in communication that involve mirroring the content or emotions of what another person has said to show understanding and empathy.

Summarizing

The practice of briefly stating the main points of a piece of writing, conversation, or presentation in a concise form.