Which of the Following Alternatives Best Expresses Psychologist Elizabeth Loftus

question 72

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Which of the following alternatives best expresses psychologist Elizabeth Loftus' position on the validity of repressed memories?

• A)Repressed memories are often false.They reflect confusion regarding the source of a memory.
• B)Repressed memories are often false.They reflect an impairment of implicit memory mechanisms.
• C)Repressed memories are often false.They reflect a failure of maintenance rehearsal.
• D)Repressed memories are often true.They reflect the operation of defense mechanisms protecting us from unpleasant or disturbing thoughts.

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