People who express expert knowledge in certain subjects as almost twice as likely to have false memories about their topic of specialization, researchers report. Read More
A new study explores false memory in bumble bees. Read More
In comparison to a placebo group, test subjects exposed to marijuana were more likely to form false memories based on incorrect information. Read More
Researchers report that exposure to misinformation could boost memory. Read More
When it comes to correctly recalling memories, the emotion of the event may impact exactly what we remember, researchers say. A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that emotionally charged situations may make your memory of the event less than reliable. Read More
Under certain, pristine conditions, eyewitness confidence can reliably indicate the accuracy of an identification, researchers report. Read More
Fabricated news stories cause people to create false memories, especially if the content of the stories align with their political beliefs. While people who scored low on cognitive tests were no more prone to forming false memories, they were more likely to remember false facts that aligned with their opinions. People with higher cognitive ability are more likely to question their personal biases and the news source. Read More
A new study reports the human tendency to create false memories may be related to our ability to learn rules. Read More
Study reveals people are only 53% likely to identify whether someone else in recounting and accurate or false memory of a crime. Read More
Older people may rely more on schematic memory, resulting in a difficulty distinguishing between a memory of a real event and a false memory. Read More
According to researchers, around 50% of people could be susceptible to false memory implantation and believe we have experienced fictitious autobiographical events. Read More
Napping influences memory in the right hemisphere of the brain, inducing false memories in a word recall test, researchers report. Read More
