Dmitri witnessed a bank robbery but now seems unable to remember what he saw. To improve Dmitri's recall, a friend hypnotizes him and asks him, while he is hypnotized, to recall the crime. Research indicates that if questioned while under hypnosis:

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Research suggests that hypnosis can lead to increased elaboration of memories and may allow individuals to recall more details about a past event than they can recall without hypnosis. However, the accuracy of these memories is still debatable, as hypnosis can also lead to the creation of false memories. Additionally, hypnosis does not necessarily make an individual less vulnerable to leading questions and may not prevent retrieval failure.

Dmitri Witnessed a Bank Robbery but Now Seems Unable to Remember