The Misinformation Effect Refers to the

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Multiple Choice

The misinformation effect refers to the

• A) basic defense mechanism that banishes anxiety-arousing memories from conscious awareness.
• B) disruptive effect of prior learning on the recall of new information.
• C) the eerie sense that "I've been in this exact situation before."
• D) incorporation of misleading information into one's memory of an event.

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Definitions:

Assimilation

Assimilation involves incorporating new information into existing cognitive schemas, a concept central to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Existing Schemes

Cognitive structures or patterns of action and thought used to deal with experiences, according to Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

Sex Drive

A biological and emotional urge for sexual activity.