When Meridith Maran Thought She Had Recovered Vivid Memories of Being

question 684

Multiple Choice

When Meridith Maran thought she had recovered vivid memories of being molested by her father, she withdrew herself and her children from any further contact with him. It was not until nine years later that she realized that her "memories" were a fantasy and finally apologized to her father. Meridith Maran had experienced

• A)encoding failure.
• B)implicit memory reconstruction.
• C)hypnotic age regression.
• D)false memory syndrome.

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Definitions:

Puberty

The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

Adolescent Growth Spurt

The first outward sign of puberty, refers to a rapid gain in height and weight that generally begins in girls at about age 10 and in boys about age 12.

Pubertal Timing

The period during which an individual undergoes physical changes to reach sexual maturity, which can vary greatly among individuals.

Physical Stress

The strain on one's body due to external factors or demands, which can be caused by environment, physical activity, or bodily injury.