In the Misinformation Effect, Participants Witness a Simulated Crime

question 44

Multiple Choice

In the misinformation effect, participants witness a simulated crime.Later they receive misinformation about some items, but not others.The general pattern of results is that:

• A)participants show reduced memory accuracy for those items that they received misinformation.
• B)participants show enhanced memory accuracy for those items that they received misinformation.
• C)participants show reduced memory accuracy for control items.
• D)people fail to rehearse the misinformation.

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Definitions:

Summons

A document served on a defendant in a lawsuit informing the defendant that a legal action has been commenced against him or her and that the defendant must appear in court or respond to the plaintiff's complaint within a specified period of time.

Return Of Service

A document that serves as proof that a legal document, such as a summons or complaint, was delivered to the party to whom it was directed.

Initiate A Lawsuit

To begin legal proceedings against another party, often involving the filing of a complaint or petition with a court.

Complaint

A formal statement initiating a lawsuit, outlining the plaintiff's allegations against the defendant and the legal remedy sought.