Asked by Lesila Fifita on Jun 14, 2024
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Dozens of people witness a purse snatching. One of the eyewitnesses loudly yells "the man with the blue shirt did it." Later, when questioned by police, several other eyewitnesses remember the purse snatcher wearing a blue shirt, even though the purse snatcher was a woman in flowered dress. This is an example of ________, or the effects of misinformation from external sources that leads to the creation of false memories.
A) transience
B) suggestibility
C) recognition
D) decay
Suggestibility
The quality of being inclined to accept and act on the suggestions of others, often studied in the context of memory and eye-witness testimony.
Transience
The state or quality of being transient, specifically referring to the tendency of memories to become less accessible over time.
Recognition
Recognition in psychology refers to the ability to identify previously encountered events, objects, or people, which is one aspect of memory.
- Understand the essential processes that underpin memory, such as encoding, storing, and retrieving information.
Verified Answer
JM
Jesenia MartinezJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
This is an example of suggestibility, where external misinformation (the incorrect shout about the man with the blue shirt) influences others' memories, leading them to recall details that were not accurate (false memories of the purse snatcher's appearance).
Learning Objectives
- Understand the essential processes that underpin memory, such as encoding, storing, and retrieving information.