Question

question 10 (1 point)
which recovered memory described below is least likely to be false?

an asian nonbinary adult reports to their therapist that while taking a bath, they suddenly remembered an incident where they were sexually assaulted by a stranger when they were 13 years old.

a latina cisgender woman reports that she has worked for several months with her therapist to recover memories of sexual abuse from when she was 2 years old.

a black transgender man reports that he was repeatedly abused by his family in a series of satanic rituals from age 3 to age 12.

a white cisgender man reports that after attending a hypnosis session, he vaguely remembers someone touching him inappropriately when he was 10 years old.

Explanation:

To determine the least likely false recovered memory, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: A 13 - year - old is more likely to have the cognitive ability to form and potentially recall a traumatic event like sexual assault by a stranger, and the memory was not recovered through extensive therapeutic work or hypnosis (which can introduce suggestibility).
• Option 2: Memories from age 2 are less reliable as infants/toddlers have limited memory - forming capabilities, and the memory was recovered after months of therapy (which can introduce suggestibility).
• Option 3: Reports of satanic ritual abuse are highly controversial and often associated with false memory creation, especially with repeated, elaborate claims.
• Option 4: Hypnosis sessions are known to increase suggestibility, and the memory is described as "vague", making it more likely to be false.

Answer:

A. An Asian nonbinary adult reports to their therapist that while taking a bath, they suddenly remembered an incident where they were sexually assaulted by a stranger when they were 13 years old.