Impanting False Memory

Question 1

Implanting false memory

Answer 1

-easy to do with suggestions instead of statements
- imagery can get confused with reality

Source misattribution error: individual doesn’t recall where certain memories come from (source of confusion/ unconscious transference)

Question 2

Suggestibility

Answer 2

Quality of being inclined to accept and act on suggestions on others, using cues to distort recollection.
I.e one may fill in gaps in certain memories with false info

Question 3

Post event misinformation

Answer 3

Refers to tendency for post event misinformation to interfere with memory of original event

— research states that relatively subtle info following event can impact how people remember dramatically

Question 4

Unusualness

Answer 4

Unusual stimuli attract attention thus more memorable.

Question 5

Weapon focus effect

Answer 5

If weapon is involved witness will have worse memory of perpetrators
-weapon takes attention away from person commuting crime
- emotions tend to narrow attention to the threat

Question 6

Cross race bias affect

Answer 6

People can identify people of their own race better than another race.

Question 7

Application of eye witness testimony

Answer 7

-interview techniques
- line up procedures
- assessing accuracy of eyewitness