Which of the Following Factors Contributes to "Imagination Inflation

question 251

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors contributes to "imagination inflation?"

• A)Repeatedly imagining an event that never occurred makes the event seem increasingly familiar.
• B)Repeatedly imagining an event that never occurred increases the level of accuracy of source memory for the event.
• C)Repeatedly imagining an event that never occurred reduces confidence that the event actually happened.
• D)Repeatedly imagining an event that never occurred makes the event less memorable and more likely to be forgotten.

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Definitions:

Simplifying Assumptions

Theoretical conditions applied to models to make them more manageable and easier to understand, often by ignoring real-world complexity.

Hedonic Treadmill

The theory that individuals remain at a relatively stable level of happiness despite changes in their lives, such as increases in income or consumption.

Ultimatum Game

The ultimatum game is a game theory experiment where one participant offers how to divide a sum of money with another, who then can accept or reject the offer.

Framing Effects

The influence on an individual's decision made by the way information is presented, rather than just the information itself.