What happens when hypnotized people are asked to recall the events of early childhood?

A) They answer with confidence, but their answers are generally incorrect.
B) They answer correctly back to memories from about age 3 years.
C) They answer correctly back to memories from about age 1 year.
D) They talk baby talk, so it is hard to tell whether their answers are accurate.

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Paige Faulkner · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Hypnosis is not a reliable method for retrieving accurate memories, especially when it comes to early childhood events. In fact, hypnosis can increase the likelihood of false memories or confabulations, where the person may fill in gaps in their memory with plausible but incorrect information. Therefore, even if hypnotized individuals answer with confidence about their early childhood memories, their answers are not likely to be accurate.

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