Eve was a witness to an armed robbery in a local convenience store, but she cannot recall much of the incident. She is considering undergoing hypnosis to see if she can recover her memory for the event. Can hypnosis help Eve recover these lost memories?
a. ?Yes, hypnosis is very effective in enhancing memory.
b. ?Yes, it is possible that hypnosis may help Eve recover some memories, but she also may recall untrue events.
c. ?No, hypnosis only helps males and not females recover lost memories.
d. ?No, hypnosis under these circumstances is never permissible because the only thing people remember is untrue events.
ANSWER:
b
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