In the Trace-Impairment View of the Misinformation Effect

question 79

Multiple Choice

In the trace-impairment view of the misinformation effect,

• A)the misinformation creates a second memory and participants have source-monitoring difficulties.
• B)the misinformation is detected and removed by retrieval active suppression.
• C)fuzzy-trace models provide a means for improving memory performance.
• D)the misinformation replaces the memory for the original event.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is measured or tested to see if it is affected by changes in another variable (the independent variable).

Violent Television

Programming on TV that includes scenes of physical or emotional violence, which has been studied for its effects on viewers' behavior and mental health.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, driven by anger or for achieving dominance or control.

Experimenter Measures

The various methods and tools used by researchers to observe, record, and analyze data during an experimental study.