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Misinformation Effect

The misinformation effect refers to the phenomenon where a person's recall of an event is altered by misleading information encountered after the event. This effect can lead to inaccuracies in memory, impacting eyewitness testimonies and overall memory reliability.

intermediate
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Psychology
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The misinformation effect highlights how our memories can be influenced by information encountered after an event. This phenomenon is particularly significant in legal contexts, where eyewitness testimonies can be swayed by misleading details, leading to serious consequences. Understanding the misin...

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Key Terms

Memory Distortion
The alteration of a memory due to external influences.

Example: Witnesses may recall details differently after hearing others' accounts.

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

Example: A witness in court describing a crime they saw.

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

Example: Remembering a childhood event that was suggested by someone else.

Cognitive Psychology
The study of mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Example: Researching how people remember information.

Post-Event Information
Information encountered after an event that can alter memory of that event.

Example: Reading news articles about an event after witnessing it.

Critical Thinking
The ability to analyze information objectively and make a reasoned judgment.

Example: Evaluating the credibility of a news source.

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Key Concepts

memory distortioneyewitness testimonyfalse memoriescognitive psychology