Tyler witnessed an automobile accident and heard one of the bystanders casually mention that the driver was probably intoxicated. Even though the driver had not been drinking and never crossed the center line, Tyler tells the police officer who is investigating the accident that the car had been "weaving all over the road." Tyler's faulty recall illustrates

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Tyler witnessed an automobile accident and heard one of the bystanders casually mention that the driver was probably intoxicated. Even though the driver had not been drinking and never crossed the center line, Tyler tells the police officer who is investigating the accident that the car had been "weaving all over the road." Tyler's faulty recall illustrates ​

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Tyler's faulty recall is an example of the misinformation effect, where post-event information (the bystander's comment) influences the memory of the original event, leading to an inaccurate recall.

Tyler Witnessed an Automobile Accident and Heard One of the Bystanders