Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes How Hypnosis Affects

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best summarizes how hypnosis affects memory?

• A) Hypnosis is much more effective at enhancing a person's confidence in memories than it is at improving the accuracy of the memories.
• B) If a memory is forgotten or repressed, hypnosis is one of the most effective ways to produce the recall of vivid and highly accurate details.
• C) Under hypnosis, a person actually "relives" an earlier experience, such as an event from childhood, which virtually guarantees that the information recalled is accurate.
• D) Hypnosis is significantly more effective than other memory retrieval techniques in producing the accurate recall of information and events.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalysis

A method of psychological therapy and analysis of the mind, founded by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious processes.

Anxiety-arousing Material

Content or stimuli that induces feelings of fear, worry, or unease in an individual.

Therapy

A treatment aimed at relieving or healing psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, typically involving structured sessions with a trained professional.

Free Association

A therapeutic technique in psychoanalysis where a patient speaks freely to reveal unconscious thoughts and feelings.