key term - Memory Distortion

Definition

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.

Related terms

Misinformation Effect:

The misinformation effect refers to how exposure to misleading information can distort one's memory recall of an event.

Source Amnesia:

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.