Which of the Following Statements Regarding Recovered Memories of Child

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding recovered memories of child sexual abuse is FALSE?

• A) Numerous studies indicate that false "memories" of events that never occurred can be created in the research lab.
• B) The legitimacy of recovered memories has been supported by several research studies.
• C) Repressed memories may be inadvertently planted by overzealous or poorly trained psychotherapists.
• D) The mental health community is unanimous in its agreement that memories of such dramatic events as sexual abuse victimization cannot be forgotten.

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