The phenomenon in which people are sometimes unable to tell the difference between what they witnessed and what they merely heard about or imagined is called ________.
A) source error
B) receiver error
C) subjective overload
D) informational diffusion

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This phenomenon is known as source error, where there is confusion between the source of information and the actual experience. It can occur due to a variety of factors including suggestion, misinformation, or faulty memory.

The Phenomenon in Which People Are Sometimes Unable to Tell