Many tragic cases of mistaken identity occur because the origins of a memory are misremembered, a phenomenon known as
A)source confusion.
B)encoding failure.
C)retroactive suppression.
D)"memory jamming."

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Source confusion refers to the inability to remember the true origin of a memory, leading to mistaken identity or false memories. This phenomenon explains why individuals might misattribute the source of their knowledge or memories, leading to errors in recall.

Many Tragic Cases of Mistaken Identity Occur Because the Origins