Can Reconsolidation Account for the Misinformation Effect?

Authors

Olesya T. Frolova, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow
Gabriel E. Hull, University of Nevada, Las VegasFollow

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Description

A successful replication of Rindal & Zaragoza (2016) would indicate that reconsolidation cannot account for the misinformation effect. Current preliminary data supports the results found by the original study, suggesting that an alternative theory must be explored to explain the misinformation effect. For example, it is possible that the original memory is not altered by the misinformation but competes with the original memory leading to temporary inaccessibility at test. Results from this study could influence law enforcement interview techniques to avoid false testimonies. One limitation of the study is that performance on the test was potentially too good; this will be addressed in future studies.

Publisher Location

Las Vegas (Nev.)

Publication Date

Spring 4-28-2023

Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Keywords

Misinformation Effect; Reconsolidation

Disciplines

Cognition and Perception | Cognitive Neuroscience

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pdf

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697 KB

Comments

Faculty Mentor: Colleen Parks

Recommended Citation

Frolova, Olesya T. and Hull, Gabriel E., "Can Reconsolidation Account for the Misinformation Effect?" (2023). Undergraduate Research Symposium Posters. 166.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/durep_posters/166

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