Reporting having seen a yield sign in a video of a car crash (when no sign was present) after being asked a question that mentioned a yield sign (e.g., "Did the car slow down at the yield sign prior to the accident?") most clearly demonstrates __________

a. the misinformation effect
b. misattribution theory
c. source knowledge
d. overconfidence


Answer: a

Psychology

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