Which of the following best exemplifies the misinformation effect on an eyewitness memory?

A. Justine's description of a car crash she saw three days ago is altered by a news story she read about it.
B. Montell's description of a bank robbery he saw last week is altered by the effect of stress he felt during the event.
C. Rosario's description of a house fire she saw yesterday is altered by her use of reconstructive memory strategies.
D. Brad's description of a street riot he saw three months ago is altered by telling the story in a calm environment.


Answer: A

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