Regarding hypnotically-refreshed memories,the scientific community
A)is in consensus that they are completely reliable.
B)thinks the use of them should be discouraged in court.
C)thinks the benefits of them outweigh the costs.
D)is evenly divided over the use of them in court.

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The scientific community does not consider hypnotically-refreshed memories to be completely reliable, and thus many experts discourage the use of such memories in court. In fact, some studies have shown that memories retrieved through hypnosis can be influenced and distorted by suggestions from the hypnotist, making them less reliable than other types of evidence.

Regarding Hypnotically-Refreshed Memories,the Scientific Community