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The misinformation effect is when information received after an event interferes with one's memory of the actual happenings. Research shows that subtle details later on can dramatically change how people remember.
This effect shows how easily memories are influenced. It then questions the reliability of the memories of eyewitnesses to determine criminal guilt.
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There are different theories why the misinformation effect happens, potentially leading to false memories.
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In a famous experiment, participants were shown video footage of a traffic accident. Then participants were asked several questions about what they had seen.
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Factors that make it more likely that event happenings will be distorted and lead to false memories:
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