Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About the Misinformation

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the misinformation effect?

• A)The misinformation effect can be reduced by warning witnesses,by explicitly saying that a piece of information was incorrect.
• B)Trained psychologists can distinguish false memories from real memories.
• C)Witnesses are especially likely to incorporate misleading information into their memories when they believe the questioner to be well informed.
• D)Both adults and children may fall victim to the misinformation effect.

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Definitions:

Unlimited

Not limited or restricted in terms of number, quantity, or extent; having no boundaries or conditions set.

Adolescents

Young people in the transitional stage of development from childhood to adulthood, typically ranging from ages 10 to 19.

Emerging Adulthood

A phase of the life span between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood which encompasses late teens through twenties, characterized by exploration and instability.

Attention

The cognitive process of selectively concentrating on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other stimuli.