A psychologist is interviewing Hiran about the time he went on a hot air balloon ride with his dad (he NOT did).Although Hiran doesn't remember the event,the psychologist produces a photograph,and asks Hiran to try and remember it.Over the course of a few days,Hiran is continually asked about the event and shown the picture.If Hiran responds as 25% of participants would,what should he say by the 4?? day?
A) "This event never took place. I don't know where you got this photograph."
B) "I remember bits and pieces of the event, like walking up to the balloon and seeing the flame."
C) "I still don't remember anything about the hot air balloon ride."
D) "I do remember it perfectly, but I remember it was a class trip and not my dad."

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This scenario illustrates the phenomenon of false memory, where individuals can be led to remember events that never happened, especially with suggestive questioning and the presentation of fabricated evidence like a photograph. Over time, Hiran might start to "remember" details of the event that never occurred, as is common in studies of suggestibility and memory conformity.

A Psychologist Is Interviewing Hiran About the Time He Went