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The major problem with using hypnosis in police work is: _____________?

Correct answer: C. the occurrence of false memories

  • A. vicarious inhibition
  • B. that there is little evidence that information gathered by hypnosis has ever helped solve a police case
  • C. the occurrence of false memories
  • D. a person's ability to be hypnotizedReference

Explanation

Hypnosis may increase a person's confidence without increasing the accuracy of recall, and it can encourage false memories or suggestions. The concern is therefore the occurrence of false memories, not simply whether someone can be hypnotized.

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