Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding post-event information and the misinformation effect?
A. The misinformation effect does not occur when people are told explicitly that the post-event information may be incorrect
B. Even when participants are told that the post-event information is incorrect, the misinformation effect can still occur.
C. Misinformation effects are significantly reduced when post-event information is provided, but only if that information is given within just a few minutes of the initial event.
D. The provision of accurate post-event information provided a paradoxical (and as of yet unexplained) increase in the misinformation effect
Answer: B
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