Are Reports of Formerly Repressed Memories Authentic

question 86

Multiple Choice

Are reports of formerly repressed memories authentic?

• A) Research suggests that they are authentic in 80 to 90 percent of cases.
• B) Research suggests that they are authentic in about half of all cases.
• C) Research suggests that such memories are primarily the result of mass media and leading questions by therapists.
• D) At this point in time, it is not clear how many cases of repressed memory are authentic.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Resonance

A psychological state in which an individual's beliefs, ideas, or cognitive elements are in harmony, leading to a sense of internal consistency.

Neural Integration

The process by which the nervous system combines information from different sources and brain regions to create a coordinated response or perception.

Helping Relationship

A professional connection in which one individual assists another in making changes or coping with problems.

Specific Change

A distinct and identifiable modification or transformation in a situation, behavior, or process.