Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with Current

question 361

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with current research focusing on the repressed/false memory debate? Research suggests that ____________.

• A)almost all supposedly repressed memories of prior abuse are false and therefore we would do well to dismiss such claims
• B)repression is a very common phenomenon that probably occurs more than people think it does
• C)we should be cautious in accepting claims of repressed memory, particularly when suggestive therapy techniques have been used
• D)we should use brain activity scans to determine the validity of supposed repressed memories because people's self-reports are almost always inaccurate

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