Mentor/s
Dr. Amanda Moras
Participation Type
Paper Talk
Abstract
Our memories are fallible and what we may believe to be the truth can be the complete opposite. Memories are not vivid recollections that are stored, but rather pieces of information that we must remember and piece together subconsciously. Often these pieces are interpreted, and our brain can fill in memories with information that we believe to be true – this leads to false memories. Our memories are fallible and what we may believe to be the truth can be the complete opposite.
Memories are not vivid recollection that are stored, but rather pieces of information that we must remember and piece together subconsciously. Often these pieces are interpreted, and our brain can fill in memories with information that we believe to be true – this leads to false memories. In a courtroom setting, experts should be present when witness testimonies are given, because testimonies are taken very seriously by jurors and mistaken reports are the leading cause of false imprisonment when it comes to eyewitness statements.
College and Major available
History
Location
Digital Commons
Start Day/Time
4-24-2020 2:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-24-2020 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Best Writing (formerly called the Writing Across the Curriculum prize; the final submission date to be considered for this award is Apr 1), Most Creative
Cognition and False Memories
Digital Commons
Our memories are fallible and what we may believe to be the truth can be the complete opposite. Memories are not vivid recollections that are stored, but rather pieces of information that we must remember and piece together subconsciously. Often these pieces are interpreted, and our brain can fill in memories with information that we believe to be true – this leads to false memories. Our memories are fallible and what we may believe to be the truth can be the complete opposite.
Memories are not vivid recollection that are stored, but rather pieces of information that we must remember and piece together subconsciously. Often these pieces are interpreted, and our brain can fill in memories with information that we believe to be true – this leads to false memories. In a courtroom setting, experts should be present when witness testimonies are given, because testimonies are taken very seriously by jurors and mistaken reports are the leading cause of false imprisonment when it comes to eyewitness statements.
Students' Information
History major, Psychology and Honors minor, graduating December 2020