Loftus Conducted a Classic Study of False Memory in Which

question 178

Multiple Choice

Loftus conducted a classic study of false memory in which a false memory of _____ was implanted into the minds of participants.

• A)being lost in the mall
• B)riding an elephant
• C)almost drowning
• D)vacationing in Hawaii

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Definitions:

Mechanic's Job

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Ethnic Identities

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Majority Culture

The dominant cultural group in a society, whose beliefs, values, and practices are most widely accepted and influence societal norms.

Erikson

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