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Retrieval Inhibition and Memory Distortion

Retrieval Inhibition and Memory Distortion Despite the fact that misinformation effects have long been studied by both applied researchers and modelers of human memory, there is little consensus as to the value of such endeavors. We argue that this may be due to a failure to identify the underlying mechanism responsible for such memory distortions. We consider novel evidence for a relationship between retrieval-induced forgetting and the reporting of misinformation. We also explore the extent to which retrieval inhibition underpins this relationship and the implications this has for the modeling of memory and finding potential solutions to real-world problems. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Directions in Psychological Science SAGE

Retrieval Inhibition and Memory Distortion

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Publisher
SAGE
Copyright
© 2008 Association for Psychological Science
ISSN
0963-7214
eISSN
1467-8721
DOI
10.1111/j.1467-8721.2008.00542.x
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Abstract

Despite the fact that misinformation effects have long been studied by both applied researchers and modelers of human memory, there is little consensus as to the value of such endeavors. We argue that this may be due to a failure to identify the underlying mechanism responsible for such memory distortions. We consider novel evidence for a relationship between retrieval-induced forgetting and the reporting of misinformation. We also explore the extent to which retrieval inhibition underpins this relationship and the implications this has for the modeling of memory and finding potential solutions to real-world problems.

Journal

Current Directions in Psychological ScienceSAGE

Published: Feb 1, 2008

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