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:

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

George Miller

A cognitive psychologist best known for his work on the capacity of human memory and the theory that short-term memory is limited to about seven items.

Cowan

A surname of likely British origin, but without a clear definition of its significance in a specific field without further context.

Dual-Coding Theory

A theory of cognition proposing that visual and verbal information are processed differently and along distinct channels in the human mind, enhancing learning.