Sometimes false memories occur because a new memory is merely stored alongside a similar but older memory. In this case, the two memories can become mixed up, making us vulnerable to
A)eidetic memories.
B)redintegration.
C)encoding failure.
D)source confusion.

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Source confusion occurs when the origins of a memory are misidentified, which can happen when a new memory is stored alongside a similar but older memory, leading to the mixing of the two.

Sometimes False Memories Occur Because a New Memory Is Merely