The Misinformation Effect

The video discusses the role of memory in witnessing accidents and crimes, focusing on how leading questions can bias witness reports. It introduces the concept of the misinformation effect, where post-event suggestions can distort or contaminate memories. The video also explores the conditions under which people are more susceptible to memory contamination and the fate of original memories when misinformation is introduced.

What is a leading question?

• A question that is open-ended

• A question that suggests a specific answer

• A question that is irrelevant to the topic

• A question that provides multiple answers

How can the phrasing of a question affect a witness's memory?

• It can suggest details that were not present

• It can lead to more accurate memories

• It has no effect on memory

• It can make the witness forget the event

What is the misinformation effect?

• A phenomenon where memory is completely erased

• A phenomenon where post-event information alters memory

• A phenomenon where memory is unaffected by external factors

• A phenomenon where memory improves over time

Which of the following can be a result of the misinformation effect?

• Enhanced memory recall

• Memory distortion or contamination

• Increased confidence in memory accuracy

• Complete memory loss

What kind of questions do psychologists explore regarding the misinformation effect?

• Questions about the accuracy of memory

• Questions about the conditions that make people susceptible to memory distortion

• Questions about the speed of memory recall

• Questions about the emotional impact of memory