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Tiaja Cotton
on Oct 27, 2024
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What effect does hypnosis have on memory, according to research?
A) Hypnosis enables people to recall unpleasant memories they had forgotten.
B) Hypnosis improves memories going back to about age 4, but not earlier.
C) Hypnosis improves memories going back to at least age 2.
D) Most of the "memories" newly reported under hypnosis are incorrect.
Unpleasant Memories
Memories that invoke negative emotions due to past traumatic or distressing experiences.
Hypnosis
A trance-like state characterized by increased focus, concentration, and suggestibility.
Incorrect Memories
Memories that are distorted or completely fabricated, often due to misinformation, suggestion, or memory blending.
- Clarify the misconceptions and psychological evidence concerning recall while hypnotized and the fidelity of memories.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the misconceptions and psychological evidence concerning recall while hypnotized and the fidelity of memories.