Which of the following situations is most likely to lead to the misinformation effect?
A)The detective asked Jade if the robber had a strange scar.
B)Jared's mother asked him about his day at school.
C)The Mountie asked Johanna to describe what happened.
D)Josh asked his girlfriend what she had for dinner last night.

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The misinformation effect occurs when a person's recall of episodic memories becomes less accurate because of post-event information. In choice A, the detective's specific question about a "strange scar" could introduce new, potentially misleading information into Jade's memory of the event, leading to the misinformation effect.

Which of the Following Situations Is Most Likely to Lead