Distinguishing between memory illusions and actual memories using phenomenological measurements and explicit warnings

Previous research has demonstrated that false memories are essentially indistinguishable from memories for events that actually occurred. Used several techniques intended to eliminate false memories (source monitoring decisions, confidence ratings, remember/know judgments, and explicit warnings) and...

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Published inThe American journal of psychology Vol. 113; no. 1; pp. 1 - 26
Main Authors Anastasi, J S, Rhodes, M G, Burns, M C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.04.2001
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False memory syndrome
Phenomenology
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Summary:Previous research has demonstrated that false memories are essentially indistinguishable from memories for events that actually occurred. Used several techniques intended to eliminate false memories (source monitoring decisions, confidence ratings, remember/know judgments, and explicit warnings) and found a robust false memory effect in each experiment. Participants were able to differentiate false memories and actual memories when using specific phenomenological tasks. Findings provide insight into basic human memory processes. (Original abstract - amended)
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ISSN:0002-9556