The Misinformation Effect Refers to the Fact That False Information

question 10

Multiple Choice

The misinformation effect refers to the fact that false information, presented after a participant has encoded an event, can intrude into the participant's subsequent recall of the event. This "planting" of memories

• A) seems restricted to small memory errors.
• B) is only possible if done by an authority figure.
• C) seems possible for remembered actions but not remembered objects.
• D) can occur outside of the laboratory.

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