3: Fallibility of Memory Flashcards
1
Q
Evidence for fallibility of memory:
A
Reconstruction of memories
2
Q
Psychologist:
A
Elizabeth Loftus
3
Q
Eyewitness Testimony:
A
Any firsthand account given by an individual of an event they have seen
4
Q
Leading Question:
A
A leading question has content or is phrased in such a way as to suggest what answer is desired or to lead to the desired answer
5
Q
Reconstructed memories can be:
A
Manipulated by leading questions that contain misleading information
6
Q
Reconstruction:
A
The combination of stored information and other available information to form what is believed to be a coherent, accurate and correct memory.
