In a Research Study on False Memories, Psychologist Stephen Lindsay

In a research study on false memories, psychologist Stephen Lindsay showed half the participants their actual first-gradeclass photo, like the one shown here, and asked them to read adescription of a prank that supposedly happened in firstgrade. What was the effect of looking at the photo?

A) The rate of false memories was same regardless of whether participants looked at their first-grade photo or not.
B) Looking at the photo greatly reduced the likelihood of producing a false memory.
C) Looking at the photo greatly increased the likelihood of producing a false memory.
D) Participants who did not look at the photo were much more likely to produce false memories than those who looked at the photo.