Logic Breakdown

Passage Summary: Researchers hypnotized people and asked them to remember things; one group was asked to remember a movie they never actually saw, and they were just as sure of their 'memories' as the group remembering real music.

Reasoning: The study showed that hypnotized people can be just as confident and detailed when describing things that never happened as they are when describing things that did.

Analysis: Since this is a 'Most Strongly Supported' question, we must synthesize the facts without overreaching. The data suggests that hypnosis might not actually improve the accuracy of memory, but rather the confidence in whatever the subject 'recalls,' even if it is purely imaginary. Look for an answer that reflects this disconnect between a subject's confidence under hypnosis and the actual truth of their statements. We are looking for a statement that is a logical consequence of the study's results.

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Which one of the following statements is most supported by the information above?

Correct Answer
D
D directly reflects the study’s finding that suggestion under hypnosis influences what people recall.
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