Which Statement Best Reflects the Current View of the Repressed

question 161

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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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