The Misinformation Effect

The video discusses the role of memory in witnessing accidents and crimes, focusing on how leading questions can bias witness reports. It introduces the concept of the misinformation effect, where post-event suggestions can distort or contaminate memories. The video also explores the conditions under which people are more susceptible to memory contamination and the fate of original memories when misinformation is introduced.

What are some conditions under which people are more susceptible to memory contamination?

What happens to a person's original memory when it is distorted by misinformation?