Asked by vattikunta saranath on Jun 02, 2024

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The misinformation effect provides evidence that memory

A) is constructed during encoding.
B) is unchanging once established.
C) may be reconstructed during recall according to how questions are framed.
D) is highly resistant to misleading information.

Misinformation Effect

A memory distortion phenomenon where post-event information influences an individual's recollection of an original event.

Reconstructed

Reconstructed refers to something that has been built or formed again, often with changes, based on memory or past elements.

Framed

In psychology, framing refers to the way information is presented to influence decision making and judgment.

  • Acknowledge the impact that external elements like suggestive questioning and misinformation have on the accuracy of one's memory.
  • Understand the impact of misleading information on memory reconstruction, as demonstrated by experimental studies.
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Zybrea KnightJun 05, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The misinformation effect demonstrates that memory can be influenced and reconstructed during recall based on the way questions are asked or information is presented, leading to altered or false memories.