People in therapy sometimes report that they now recall some previously repressed memories of being sexually abused in infancy or early childhood. Many psychologists are skeptical of these reports because

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Therapeutic techniques such as suggestion or leading questions can inadvertently create false memories. This is a well-known phenomenon in the field of psychology and memory research. Therefore, skeptics question the validity of recovered memories of abuse, especially if they emerge after a suggestive therapy session.

Answer: B 
 While some research suggests that repressed memories may exist, there is no convincing evidence that deeply repressed memories can come to the surface so quickly and without the appropriate therapeutic intervention. Therefore, skeptics argue that these reports are suspect and may be the result of suggestive therapy techniques rather than a true recollection of past events.

Answer: C 
 Hypnosis is not a reliable method for uncovering repressed memories. In fact, the use of hypnosis to retrieve memories is controversial and unsupported by scientific evidence.

Answer: D 
 The actual frequency of childhood sexual abuse is not known to be low, but rather, it is difficult to estimate because many cases go unreported. Therefore, skeptics may not use this as an argument against the validity of recovered memories of abuse.

People in Therapy Sometimes Report That They Now Recall Some