The Position of the American Psychological Association's Working Group on Repressed

question 40

Multiple Choice

The position of the American Psychological Association's working group on repressed or recovered memories is reflected in which of the followingstatements?

• A)Most people who are sexually abused as children remember all or part of what happened to them.
• B)It is possible for memories of abuse that have been forgotten for a long time to be remembered.
• C)Both of the above statements
• D)Neither of the above two statements

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Definitions:

Misrepresentation

The action or offense of giving a false or misleading statement about a material fact, often with the intent to deceive.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made to induce another party to enter into a contract, resulting in harm or loss.

Money Damages

A form of compensation awarded to an individual to recover losses or damages that have been incurred due to the wrongful conduct of another party.

Halo Effects

A cognitive bias where an individual's overall impression of a person influences how they feel and think about their character or abilities.