Much of the Controversy Surrounding Repression Involves

question 4

Multiple Choice

Much of the controversy surrounding repression involves:

• A) the accuracy of eyewitness testimony
• B) the accuracy of flashbulb memories
• C) recovered memories of sexual abuse
• D) the validity of Freud's theory of personality

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Phobic Responses

Exaggerated fears triggered by specific objects, situations, or activities, resulting in intense anxiety or avoidance behaviors.

Mowrer

Psychologist O.H. Mowrer, known for his theories on learning and contributions to behavior therapy, especially in the treatment of fears and enuresis.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).