Which of the Following Best Describes False Memories,as Discussed by Researchers

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes false memories,as discussed by researchers such as Loftus (1993) ?

• A) Some memories recalled independently are distorted, but all memories recalled during psychotherapy are factual.
• B) False memories recalled during psychotherapy can lead to lawsuits against the alleged perpetrators of abuse or incest.
• C) False memories are factual events that people will purposely distort in order to avoid responsibility.
• D) False memories are the pleasant memories that psychotherapists "plant" in a patient's brain during a therapy session to replace the painful memories.

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Definitions:

Numeric Scale

A sequence of numbers used to measure or rate the level of something, such as pain.

Oucher Scale

A pain rating scale designed for children, using photographs and numerical scales to quantify pain intensity.

Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

A method of pain management that allows patients to self-administer prescribed doses of pain medication through a device.

Postoperative Period

The recovery phase following surgery, involving monitoring, pain management, and care to ensure proper healing.