What’s a false memory? Psychologists explain how your brain can lie.

There isn’t a hard line differentiating a false memory and simply misremembering where you put your keys. But, in general, ...
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What is a false memory? Psychologists reveal how your brain lies to you

Memory feels like a mental video archive, but psychologists have shown it behaves more like a creative editor, constantly ...
Scientific American

Stop Calling It False Memory "Syndrome"

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American I’m going to keep this public service ...
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The ‘Mandela Effect’ describes the false memories many of us share. But why can’t scientists explain it?

Does Mr. Monopoly wear a monocle? Is there a black stripe on Pikachu’s tail? And does the fruit in the Fruit of the Loom logo pour out of a cornucopia? Pikachu (left) has a yellow tail with a bit of ...
Psychology Today

False Ideas About False Memories

Source: Matthew Baxter, used with permission. In the recent court case of British former socialite and convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell, her legal team called in a false memory expert. False ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

False Memories, explained

Picture the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a top hat? How about a monocle? The first is true, but if you imagined the board game mascot with fancy eyewear, you have experienced a false memory. False ...
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The ‘Mandela Effect’ describes the false memories many of us share. But why can’t scientists explain it?

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Does Mr. Monopoly ...