various memory illusions

Memory illusions are distorted or fabricated recollections that can occur during the retrieval of memories. For example, the "misinformation effect" happens when people incorporate misleading information into their memories after an event. The "false memory" phenomenon allows individuals to remember events that never occurred. "Source monitoring errors" occur when people misattribute where they learned information. Lastly, the " DRM effect" shows that when people hear related words, they may falsely recall an unrelated, but associated word. These illusions highlight that our memories are not perfect and can be influenced by various factors, leading to inaccuracies in what we believe we remember.