Given the current research on recovered memories, one should be skeptical if a person says that:
A) she cannot remember an event from when she was 2 years old.
B) she is frequently bothered by vivid memories of a traumatic event that she experienced.
C) she now has memories of her experiences as an infant, thanks to therapy.
D) her amnesia resulted from a blow to the head during a car accident.

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Research has shown that memories of experiences prior to the age of three are unlikely to be accurate, as the brain's capacity for long-term memory has not fully developed. Additionally, memories recovered through therapy are often questioned as they can be influenced by the therapist's suggestions. Therefore, one should be skeptical if a person claims to remember experiences from infancy due to therapy.

Given the Current Research on Recovered Memories, One Should Be