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a) It is not ethical to study such phenomena.
b) Most participants are unwilling to make an effort to uncover memories.
c) There is no way to distinguish true repressed memories from false ones.
d) Repressed memories are simply the result of therapists trying to make a name for themselves.


ANS: c

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