Question

Tyler witnessed an automobile accident and heard one of the bystanders casually mention that the driver was probably intoxicated. Even though the driver had not been drinking and had never crossed the center line, Tyler tells the police officer who is investigating the accident that the car had been "weaving all over the road." Tyler’s faulty recall illustrates:
a) proactive interference
b) retroactive interference
c) the misinformation effect
d) context cues

Answer 1

Answer:

c) the misinformation effect        

Explanation:

Misinformation effect: Elizabeth Loftus has been one the influential researcher in the study of misinformation effect.

The misinformation effect is defined as the propensity for past event information to hinder or interfere with the original memory of that particular event. It can cause in developing false memories and even provides inappropriate or inaccurate memories.

The misinformation effect usually hinders a person's episodic memory.