Sarah Witnessed a Robbery and Is Having Difficulty Clearly Remembering

Sarah witnessed a robbery and is having difficulty clearly remembering the details of what the perpetrator looked like and what he said.She asks you if she should undergo hypnosis to help her to remember.Based on what you have learned in your psychology class,what would you advise her?

A) Hypnosis has been associated with enhanced memory and it might help her feel more confident about her memories.
B) Hypnosis is commonly used when victims can't remember the details of an offence and her lawyer will know of a good hypnotist that they keep on contract.
C) While she might remember more information under hypnosis,it may not be accurate and hypnotically refreshed memories are not admissible in court.
D) The memories recovered during hypnosis are reliable and arise even in the absence of suggestion.

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