The Memory-Trace Replacement Hypothesis States That the Misinformation Effect Occurs

question 16

Multiple Choice

The memory-trace replacement hypothesis states that the misinformation effect occurs because

• A) MPI impairs or replaces memories formed during the original experiencing of an event.
• B) MPI cues the rememberer that an error in memory is occurring.
• C) MPI fills in the gaps in the original memory where it lacked detail.
• D) the original memory for an event decays over time, leaving room for MPI to infiltrate the memory later.

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