Which Statement About the Validity of Repressed Memories Is Accurate

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the validity of repressed memories is accurate ?

• A) Because hypnosis is the main way repressed memories are uncovered, we can be fairly certain they are valid memories, as hypnosis uncovers material deeply buried in one's unconscious.
• B) Determining the validity of memories dating from an early age is very difficult.
• C) In almost every case, it has been shown that repressed memories of sexual abuse are fabricated.
• D) Because people do not forget other traumatic events, repression must be the explanation for forgotten sexual abuse.

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