Misleading Information

Definition

Misleading information refers to false or inaccurate details that are presented after an event and can lead to the incorporation of incorrect information into one's memory. It can alter the way people recall past experiences.

Related terms

Suggestibility: Suggestibility is the tendency to incorporate external influences, such as misleading information or leading questions, into one's own memory. It shows how easily our memories can be influenced by outside factors.

Eyewitness testimony: Eyewitness testimony refers to an individual's recollection and description of an event they have witnessed. However, it is susceptible to inaccuracies due to factors such as misleading information or biased questioning.

False memory syndrome: False memory syndrome occurs when individuals remember events that did not actually happen or remember them differently than how they occurred. Misleading information can contribute to the formation of false memories.