Someone Versed in Memory Research Could Plant False Memories in Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Someone versed in memory research could plant false memories in their friends or family. Imagine you want to perform such an (unethical) act. Which technique would you NOT use to plant the false memories?

• A) repeating the false memory several times
• B) hypnosis
• C) using a plausible false event
• D) asking the individual to imagine the event

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