While Marta was hypnotized, she vividly recalled the events of her first birthday party. However, when the events she described were compared with an actual video from her birthday party, most of the things she described did not actually happen. Which theory is consistent with this example?

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Role-playing theory suggests that individuals under hypnosis may act out a role or behave in a way that they believe is expected of them, rather than accessing true memories or experiences. Marta's inaccurate recollection aligns with this theory.

While Marta Was Hypnotized, She Vividly Recalled the Events of Her