What effect is Loftus associated with in relation to false memories?
The Loftus effect
The Freudian effect
The misinformation effect
The recall effect
Answer
The misinformation effect, associated with Elizabeth Loftus, describes the phenomenon where an individual's memory of an event can be distorted or altered by information encountered after the event. This false or inaccurate information can become integrated into the memory, leading to the recall of incorrect or misleading details. The misinformation effect highlights the malleability of memory and its susceptibility to external influences.
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