Marta studies patients who have hemiparesis.She believes that a person's coping strategy can predict how likely they are to deny their paralysis.She asks family members of each patient to recall how the person dealt with stress prior to the onset of hemiparesis.One problem with this approach is the potential for ____ when the family is asked to recall information about coping and denial.

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The problem with this approach is the potential for retrospective bias, which is the distortion of memories or recall of past events based on current knowledge or beliefs. The family members may unknowingly alter or exaggerate the patient's coping strategies in light of their current situation.

Marta Studies Patients Who Have Hemiparesis