misinformation
/ˌmɪs.ɪn.fɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/ noun B2- Information that is incorrect, whether intentionally or unintentionally. · spread misinformation on the internet
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This phenomenon, known as the misinformation effect, reveals how the mere phrasing of a subsequent inquiry can irrevocably alter the foundational memory trace.
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