Which of the "Seven Sins of Memory" occurs when memories become distorted because they are distorted and confused, thus blurring the line between fact and fiction?
a) misinformation
b) bias
c) misattribution
d) source monitoring
ANS: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?