Hyman and Pentland (1996) Conducted a Study Using the False

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Multiple Choice

Hyman and Pentland (1996) conducted a study using the false memory induction procedure.They found that:

• A)only 25% of participants wound up elaborating and describing new details to events that never happened.
• B)all participants showed some evidence of false memories.
• C)only participants with a history of trauma showed false memories.
• D)only participants with a history of brain damage showed false memories.

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Definitions:

Shaping

A method used in behavioral psychology to teach new behaviors by reinforcing successive approximations toward a desired behavior.

Electric Shock

A sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body, often used in experiments or as a deterrent.

Yelling

The act of shouting or calling out loudly and forcefully, often as a means of expressing strong emotion or commanding attention.

Negative Reinforcement

The strengthening of a behavior because a negative condition is stopped or avoided as a consequence of the behavior.