Which of these individuals is the most typical person involved in a case in which memories of past childhood abuse are recalled later in life?
A) Thirty-year-old Charlotte who sought therapy for anxiety, depression, and recent weight gain with a therapist who uses hypnosis
B) Thirty-year-old Steve who sought therapy for symptoms that developed after serving in Desert Storm
C) Ten-year-old Willard who was referred by a pediatrician for symptoms that appear to meet the diagnostic criteria for hyperactivity
D) Fifty-year-old Agnes who fell, hit her head, and suddenly began remembering that her brother abused her sexually when she was eight years old

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The most typical person involved in a case in which memories of past childhood abuse are recalled later in life is someone who seeks therapy for psychological issues and uses techniques such as hypnosis to recall repressed memories. Charlotte fits this description, as she sought therapy for anxiety, depression, and weight gain and her therapist uses hypnosis. Steve's symptoms are related to his military service, while Willard is too young to have repressed memories of childhood abuse. Agnes's case involves the sudden recall of memories after a head injury, which is less typical than the use of therapy techniques.

Which of These Individuals Is the Most Typical Person Involved