psychology
What Is the 'Misinformation Effect' and Why Does It Distort Memories?
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- Loftus showed that asking leading questions alters eyewitness recollection.
- New post-event information can integrate into or overwrite original memories.
- People confidently report false details as if they were true events.
- This effect highlights how memory is reconstructive, not a perfect recording.
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