RECOVERED MEMORIES AND HYPNONSIS

Question 1

what is a memory?

Answer 1

o Memory is a record of an experience of reality. An experience is a product of the mind interacting with reality, not a record of reality itself

Question 2

Memory is the constructive and reconstructive process. T/F

Answer 2

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Question 3

Important ethical considerations when discussing recovered memories

Answer 3

competence; professional responsibility; propriety; welfare of the client

Psychologists take seriously the client who refers to the previously unreported traumatic memories. They accept what the client tells them, reflects their subjective reality, and respect their reported experience will stop avoid drawing premature conclusions about the accuracy of any unreported traumatic memory

Question 4

What is the treatment for recovered memories?

Answer 4

Psychologists understand assist their clients to tolerate uncertainty and ambiguity regarding their experience. The goals of therapy may include working towards acceptance of incomplete memories and treatment of current symptoms

• Where appropriate psychologist convey information about the nature of memory to clients
• Psychologists assist their clients in exploring the potential impact of the provision of their psychological services on clients’ families and social networks, including the consequences of family confrontation and legal action. Psychologist respect and accept their clients’ decisions on how to proceed with these matters.

Question 5

Important ethical considerations to consider when hypnosis is involved

Answer 5

respect
informed consent
privacy and trust
confidentiality
competence