The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the Mandela Effect?

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The Mandela Effect is a phenomenon where a large group of people remember an event or detail differently than how it occurred, often leading to collective false memories.

2.

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Front

Who is Nelson Mandela?

Back

Nelson Mandela was a South African anti-apartheid revolutionary and political leader who served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999.

3.

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Front

What is an example of the Mandela Effect?

Back

An example is the common misremembering of the Berenstain Bears as the Berenstein Bears.

4.

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Front

What psychological concept explains the Mandela Effect?

Back

The Mandela Effect can be explained by cognitive psychology concepts such as false memories and confabulation.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does social media contribute to the Mandela Effect?

Back

Social media can spread misinformation quickly, leading to widespread false memories as people share and reinforce incorrect details.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does confirmation bias play in the Mandela Effect?

Back

Confirmation bias leads individuals to favor information that confirms their preexisting beliefs, which can reinforce false memories.

7.

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What is the significance of collective memory in the Mandela Effect?

Back

Collective memory refers to how groups remember events, and it can lead to shared false memories among large populations.

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