Misleading Information Effects

Misleading information effects occur when the details people receive influence their beliefs, memories, or decisions in inaccurate ways. For example, if someone is told an event happened differently or given false details, they may later recall or believe the event as described, even if it's wrong. This happen because our memory and perception can be shaped or distorted by new information, especially when it seems credible. Such effects are important to recognize because they can impact how we remember history, make choices, or judge situations, highlighting the need for careful evaluation of the information we encounter.