The Basic Premise of Repressed Memory Therapy or Recovered Memory

question 9

Multiple Choice

The basic premise of repressed memory therapy or recovered memory therapy is that:

• A)adult psychological problems are often due to sexual abuse in childhood, and memories of the childhood abuse have been repressed.
• B)memories can be changed through hypnosis and suggestion.
• C)people can be trained or taught to actively suppress traumatic memories, which will result in improved psychological functioning.
• D)adult psychological problems are usually due to clear and vivid memories of childhood sexual abuse that are difficult to actively suppress.

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