The fact that the recall of eyewitnesses can be distorted by information introduced after the event by police officers, attorneys, etc., is BEST explained by which of the following?
A) the misinformation effect
B) the serial-position effect
C) errors in source-monitoring
D) memory reconstruction

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The misinformation effect refers to how post-event information can alter an eyewitness's memory of the original event, leading them to incorporate incorrect details into their recall.

The Fact That the Recall of Eyewitnesses Can Be Distorted