Research shows that it is fairly easy to produce false memories, sometimes by providing misinformation. For instance, in one study, participants were asked to recall a time when they had been at an outdoor wedding and had accidentally knocked over a punch bowl, spilling it on the bride's parents. In fact, no such event had ever occurred. Yet with suggestive questioning, what percentage of participants was led to "remember" the nonexistent episode?
A) 50
B) 75
C) 10
D) 25

Question

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25% of participants were led to "remember" the nonexistent episode through the power of suggestion and the provision of false information, demonstrating how malleable and susceptible to misinformation human memory can be.

Research Shows That It Is Fairly Easy to Produce False