The misinformation effect refers to distortions in memory caused by
A)the inaccurate selective encoding of selection
B)inaccuracies focused by encoding errors
C)recalling inappropriate syllables in a phrase
D)misleading information introduced through questions

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The misinformation effect refers specifically to distortions in memory caused by misleading information introduced through questions. Option A refers to selective encoding errors, but not necessarily the misinformation effect. Option B is too broad and could apply to any memory distortion. Option C is irrelevant and not related to the concept of the misinformation effect.

The Misinformation Effect Refers to Distortions in Memory Caused by