Although the concept of repressed memories is controversial, there is general agreement among psychologists that:
A) repressed memories recovered through hypnosis are accurate.
B) people may experience amnesia for some of the details of a single traumatic event, but they are unlikely to repress all memories of repeated incidents of abuse.
C) when people experience repeated incidents of abuse, they are more likely to completely repress all memories of the experiences.
D) survivors of traumatic incidents are rarely able to recall details about the events.

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There is general agreement among psychologists that people may experience amnesia for some of the details of a single traumatic event, but they are unlikely to repress all memories of repeated incidents of abuse. This is different from the controversial concept of completely repressed memories that can be recovered through hypnosis or other techniques. Survivors of traumatic incidents may be able to recall details about the events, but they may need support and therapy to do so.

Although the Concept of Repressed Memories Is Controversial, There Is