Memories of traumatic physical abuse are most unlikely to be __________________?
Correct answer: B. repressed
- A. encoded
- B. repressed
- C. rehearsed
- D. retrieved
Explanation
Encoding, rehearsal and retrieval can all contribute to remembering abuse, whereas repression refers to an alleged unconscious blocking of distressing memories. Because repression is controversial and is not a normal requirement of traumatic memory, it is the least likely option in this textbook framing.
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