In a Series of Experiments Replicating Loftus' Research, Hyman and His

question 12

Multiple Choice

In a series of experiments replicating Loftus' research, Hyman and his colleagues set out to create false memories of fairly unusual past events. The results of their studies show that again, about _____ of the participants had developed false recollections.

• A) 10%
• B) a quarter
• C) three quarters
• D) 90%

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