Lindsay's Misinformation Effect Experiment, in Which Participants Were Given a Memory

question 8

Multiple Choice

Lindsay's misinformation effect experiment, in which participants were given a memory test about a sequence of slides showing a maintenance man stealing money and a computer, showed that participants are influenced by misleading post-event information

• A) if they believe the post-event information is correct.
• B) only if the misleading post-event information is presented immediately after viewing the event.
• C) even if they are told to ignore the post-event information.
• D) if the misleading post-event information is consistent with social stereotypes.

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Definitions:

Preserve Interests

The act of protecting or maintaining one's own stakes, needs, or concerns in a particular situation or negotiation.

Compatibility Of Interests

The degree to which the aims, objectives, or desires of different parties align or match.

Network Of Friends

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Latent Coalitions

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