Which of the following is one of the complexities pointed out by Laney and Loftus (2005)with respect to interpreting reports of repressed memories?
A)Forgetting about abuse for a time means the memory is repressed.
B)Just because abuse is not mentioned by a survivor does not mean the memory of the abuse has been repressed.
C)Descriptions of false memories are usually extremely vague.
D)Because memory is concrete, details cannot be and false memories cannot be planted.

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Laney and Loftus argued that not mentioning abuse does not necessarily mean the memory has been repressed, as survivors may choose not to disclose the abuse due to various reasons such as stigma or fear of repercussions. This is one of the complexities in interpreting reports of repressed memories.

Which of the Following Is One of the Complexities Pointed