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Misattribution

Misattribution is a cognitive error where an individual incorrectly identifies the source of a memory, feeling, or belief, often leading to distorted perceptions or judgments. This phenomenon can influence decision-making and emotional responses by misassigning meaning or origin to specific experiences.

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Misattribution is a fascinating concept in psychology that highlights how our memories can be flawed. It occurs when we incorrectly identify the source of a memory, leading to potential misunderstandings about our experiences. This can happen in various contexts, such as recalling where we heard a p...

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Key Terms

Source Memory
The ability to remember the origin of a memory.

Example: Remembering where you heard a story.

False Memory
A recollection of an event that did not actually occur.

Example: Believing you attended an event you never went to.

Cognitive Bias
A systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.

Example: Confirmation bias leads people to favor information that confirms their existing beliefs.

Memory Distortion
The alteration of a memory that can lead to inaccuracies.

Example: Recalling details of an event differently than how they actually happened.

Eyewitness Testimony
A legal term referring to an account given by people of an event they witnessed.

Example: A witness describing a crime they saw.

Reconstructive Memory
The process of remembering by piecing together bits of information.

Example: Reconstructing a past event based on fragments of memory.

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The study of mental processes including how people think, learn, and remember.
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Memory Studies
Exploration of how memory works, including types and processes involved.
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Behavioral Psychology
Focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned.
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Social Psychology
Examines how individuals influence and are influenced by others.
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Key Concepts

Source MemoryFalse MemoriesCognitive BiasMemory Distortion