Social Psychology in Action Video 4: False Memory ExperimentClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 118 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:As indicated in the animation, the results of false memory studies have serious implications for eyewitness testimony. Reflect on this and describe how you believe such false memories might occur with an eyewitness, and how this might be avoided by those asking questions of an eyewitness.

What will be an ideal response?

Varies.

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