A witness of a bank robbery is asked if she remembers the bank manager wearing a tie.If she is influenced by the question,it is likely the witness will:
A) say yes, because male bank managers usually wear ties
B) say no, because there was too much going on to remember such a detail
C) say yes, and add the color of the tie
D) say she is not sure

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This is an example of the misinformation effect, where the witness's memory can be influenced by misleading information. The question implies that the bank manager was wearing a tie, leading the witness to say "yes" based on the stereotype that male bank managers usually wear ties, even if they don't remember seeing it.

A Witness of a Bank Robbery Is Asked If She