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Though the induced false memories are attributable to "source monitoring errors" (i.e. not realizing an invalid source), there is another, more prevalent, side
by jcr 11y ago
Though the induced false memories are attributable to "source monitoring
errors" (i.e. not realizing an invalid source), there is another, more
prevalent, side to the "source monitoring error" problem; poor quality
sources. For example, a poor quality "news" source (or intentionally
biased "news" source) can easily influence and manipulate both your
perspective on and memory of particular events.
As far as I know, there has never been a "perfectly accurate, factual,
and unbiased" news source, so the learned skill of "source monitoring"
is vitally important to maintaining a well-informed perspective. From
the paper, children are more susceptible to intentional influence and
false suggestions, but even as adults, we're still susceptible.