Troubled by various psychological symptoms, Tanisha decides to ask her therapist to hypnotize her and take her back to her earliest memories to see if she experienced some kind of traumatic event that might explain her current problems. If Tanisha's therapist agrees to do so, what is likely to happen?
A) Tanisha will be able to retrieve accurate memories of early childhood, but not infancy.
B) Tanisha will be able to retrieve accurate memories back to and including her experiences during birth.
C) Tanisha's traumatic memories are probably too deeply repressed to be retrieved through hypnosis unless the therapist is able to enlist the help of Tanisha's hidden observer.
D) Tanisha is likely to produce pseudomemories rather than accurate memories.

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There is a high risk that under hypnosis, Tanisha may produce pseudomemories or false memories that may not accurately represent her early childhood experiences. Studies have shown that hypnosis can increase the likelihood of creating false memories, and it is important for therapists to be cautious in their use of this technique. Additionally, the concept of repressed memories is controversial and there is limited evidence to support the idea that traumatic memories can be repressed and retrieved through hypnosis.

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