The tendency for biased responses to distort the memory of eyewitnesses is known as:

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The post-identification feedback effect refers to the phenomenon where feedback given to eyewitnesses after they have made an identification can influence their memory of the event. Positive feedback tends to increase their confidence in their identification, even if it was incorrect, thereby distorting their memory of the eyewitness event.

The Tendency for Biased Responses to Distort the Memory of Eyewitnesses