False Memory Creation

Definition

False memory creation refers to the phenomenon where individuals recall events or experiences that did not actually happen. It occurs when suggestions, leading questions, or other influences distort a person's memory.

Related terms

Misinformation Effect:

When misleading information presented after an event alters one's memory of that event.

Source Monitoring Error: Confusing the source of information or attributing it to an incorrect origin.

Eyewitness Testimony:

Recollection given by individuals who witnessed a crime or event, which can be influenced by suggestion and lead to false memories.