The Misinformation Effect Occurs When a Person's Memory for an Event

question 42

Multiple Choice

The misinformation effect occurs when a person's memory for an event is modified by misleading information presented

• A) before the event.
• B) during the event.
• C) after the event.
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) an individual feels compelled to repeat.

Panic Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by sudden and recurrent panic attacks, often with no obvious trigger.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.

Trichotillomania

An impulse control disorder characterized by a recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair.