Roediger: Creating false memories

Question 1

general setup

Answer 1

use of lists with missing critical word, build from semantic related word to critical word

followed by recall/recognition test -> expect that critical word gets mentioned -> false memory created

Question 2

setup Exp1

Answer 2

1. show list
2. free recall
3. recognition task

impact assumed: recall -> recognition task

Question 3

setup exp2

Answer 3

1. show list
2. free recall or arithmetic
3. recognition task
4. remember-know-judgement
   (2) and (3) both impact (4)

Question 4

conclusions

Answer 4

it is possible to create vivid false memories

they are frequently even attributed with “remembering” status, where people report conscius recollecting