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Memory distortion refers to the phenomenon where gaps or missing details in a person's memory are filled in with false or inaccurate information, leading to a distorted or altered recollection.
The misinformation effect refers to how exposure to misleading information can distort one's memory recall of an event.
Source amnesia is when someone remembers an event but forgets where they heard or learned about it.
False Memory Syndrome: False memory syndrome is a condition where individuals have vivid and detailed memories of events that never actually happened.