A verbal false memory in which a word is falsely remembered because its syllables were encountered in two different words that were studied is called
A)conjunction error
B)confabulation
C)integration
D)assimilation

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A conjunction error occurs when elements from different events are combined into a single memory. In this case, the syllables from two different words were combined to create a false memory of a single word. Confabulation refers to the production of false or distorted memories without the intention to deceive, integration refers to the process of combining new information with existing knowledge, and assimilation refers to the process of incorporating new information into existing schemas.

A Verbal False Memory in Which a Word Is Falsely