Misinformation

Definition

Misinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that can lead individuals to hold incorrect beliefs or memories. It can be unintentionally provided or deliberately spread.

Related terms

False Memory: A distorted or fabricated memory that feels real but did not actually occur.

Confirmation Bias:

The tendency to interpret new information in a way that confirms existing beliefs or preconceptions.

Source Monitoring Error: Confusing the source of information, resulting in attributing it to an incorrect source.