The basic premise of repressed memory therapy or recovered memory therapy is that:
a. adult psychological problems are often due to sexual abuse in childhood, and memories of the childhood abuse have been repressed.
b. memories can be changed through hypnosis and suggestion.
c. people can be trained or taught to actively suppress traumatic memories, which will result in improved psychological functioning.
d. adult psychological problems are usually due to clear and vivid memories of childhood sexual abuse that are difficult to actively suppress.
Answer: a. adult psychological problems are often due to sexual abuse in childhood, and memories of the childhood abuse have been repressed.
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