Misleading questions can alter memory
Human memory is reconstructive rather than a literal recording. When a question uses misleading wording, people may remember details that were not present. This effect is known as the misinformation effect.
How misleading questions can change a person's memory
Human memory is reconstructive rather than a literal recording. When a question uses misleading wording, people may remember details that were not present. This effect is known as the misinformation effect.