Cues given after an event can plant false information into memory.This is referred to as:

A) mood-congruent memory.
B) dialecticism.
C) the misinformation effect.
D) the availability heuristic.

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Cues given after an event can plant false information into memory.This is referred to as:A) mood-congruent memory.B) dialecticism.C) the misinformation effect.D) the availability heuristic.

Marissa Wegner · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The scenario described in the question refers to the misinformation effect, where post-event information can influence an individual's memory and cause them to remember false details. Options A, B, and D do not accurately reflect this phenomenon.

Cues given after an event can plant false information into memory.This is referred to as:

A) mood-congruent memory.
B) dialecticism.
C) the misinformation effect.
D) the availability heuristic.

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