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Criticism of recovered memories has centered on the fact that:

Correct answer: C. a patient guided by an incompetent therapist might confuse dreams with memories

  • A. it is reasonable to suspect hidden abuse when a person is depressed has low self-esteem, or sexual problems
  • B. most victims of sexual abuse rarely remember having been molested
  • C. a patient guided by an incompetent therapist might confuse dreams with memories
  • D. personally cannot be created through suggestion.

Explanation

A major criticism is that suggestive or incompetent therapy may lead a person to mistake dreams, imagination, or suggestions for genuine memories. This concern is central to the false-memory debate surrounding recovered memories.

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