Jamie heard about a divorce that was printed in the RAG MAG, which she does not believe is very reliable.However, over time, she forgot where she heard about the divorce.The fact that she forgot the origin of this information (and the fact that it was not reliable)is known as ________.
A)the misinformation effect
B)the information effect
C)the sleeper effect
D)source amnesia

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Source amnesia refers to the inability to remember where, when, or how previously learned information has been acquired, while retaining the factual knowledge.

Jamie Heard About a Divorce That Was Printed in the RAG