While under hypnosis, Jenna begins remembering instances in which she was sexually molested by a neighbor when she was 4 years old. With additional sessions of hypnosis, Jenna can remember what she was wearing, the smell of the cologne worn by the perpetrator, and a song that was playing on the radio. Which statement regarding Jenna's recovered memory is true?

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Even if Jenna is confident that her memory is accurate, it is not necessarily true. The memories retrieved under hypnosis are highly susceptible to suggestion and can be easily altered or influenced by the therapist's suggestions or expectations. Additionally, memory retrieval is not always accurate, and false memories can be created, leading individuals to believe events occurred when in fact they did not. It is important to keep in mind that recovered memories should not be taken as concrete evidence without additional corroboration.

While Under Hypnosis, Jenna Begins Remembering Instances in Which She