Read the following scenario. Analyze the situation and explain why it raises concerns about the reliability of the recovered memories, identifying at least two specific elements from the case that are characteristic of the controversial phenomenon of recalling false autobiographical events.

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Refers to the recall of false memories from one's own life. The recall often occurs during therapy sessions where adults seemingly recover memories of physical or sexual abuse from their childhood. However, the term is not an officially recognized diagnostic term. In addition, this condition is especially controversial in cases where there are no independent witnesses to the events, where typically only the victim and perpetrator are present.

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