Sarah Was at Work in a Gas Station When It

question 24

Multiple Choice

Sarah was at work in a gas station when it was robbed.Right before the robbery occurred,she spoke to a tall man with olive skin and a mustache.When being questioned about the suspects in the burglary,she said she was certain that the robber had olive skin and a mustache.In truth,however,he had no facial hair and fair skin.What is the psychological term for this false recollection?

• A)absentmindedness
• B)misattribution
• C)transference
• D)bias

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