When you try to remember a list including "candy,sugar,sour,dessert,salty ...," which of these errors are you likely to make?
A)You might omit all the words that start with "s."
B)You might say "sweet," which wasn't on the list.
C)You might repeat the list in backward order.
D)You might insist that the list had only seven words, when it really had far more.

Question

When you try to remember a list including "candy,sugar,sour,dessert,salty ...," which of these errors are you likely to make?​
A)You might omit all the words that start with "s."
B)​You might say "sweet," which wasn't on the list.
C)​You might repeat the list in backward order.
D)​You might insist that the list had only seven words, when it really had far more.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The error described in choice B is known as an intrusion error, where a person mistakenly recalls a word that fits the theme of the list but was not actually on the list. In this case, "sweet" fits the theme of tastes and food-related items but was not mentioned.

When You Try to Remember a List Including "Candy,sugar,sour,dessert,salty