The Retroactive Interference Hypothesis States That the Misinformation Effect Occurs

question 43

Multiple Choice

The retroactive interference hypothesis states that the misinformation effect occurs because

• A)MPI obstructs or distorts memories formed during the original experiencing of an event.
• B)MPI cues the rememberer that an error in memory is occurring.
• C)MPI fills in the gaps in the original memory where it lacked detail.
• D)the original memory for an event decays over time,leaving room for MPI to infiltrate the memory later.

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