Nancy has a history of severe sexual abuse in her family and has currently been abusing drugs and alcohol in order to forget her past. What would be the reason her doctor would not diagnose her with amnesia?
Answer
A
Nancy’s lapse in memory could be due to her substance abuse.
B
The doctor believes Nancy is creating her own false memories under hypnosis.
C
Nancy’s episodes of memory lapse are more than ordinary forgetfulness.
D
Nancy’s substance abuse is causing a strain on her work environment.