Which of the Following Statements Best Reflects the Current View

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best reflects the current view of the repressed memories controversy?

• A)It seems likely that most cases of recovered memories are authentic, because we have neural evidence of repression.
• B)It appears that therapists are deliberately creating false memories in their patients, using techniques consistent with laboratory studies.
• C)We should be cautious about accepting recovered memories of abuse unless there is corroborating evidence.
• D)Recovered memories of childhood abuse can be dismissed, because there is no evidence that memories can be repressed in the first place.

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