People sometimes remember having experienced events they really only imagined. Which of the following phenomena is most likely responsible for this effect
A)heuristic thinking
B)overconfidence
C)misinformation
D)source monitoring errors

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Source monitoring errors occur when individuals misremember the origin of their knowledge or experiences, leading them to mistakenly believe that imagined events are real memories.

People Sometimes Remember Having Experienced Events They Really Only Imagined