Skurnik and his colleagues (2005) found that _____ explains why participants in a study remembered false claims as true only three days after being presented with the claims. (Note: This finding is especially important to critical thinking and helping people to eliminate misconceptions.)
A) experiencing misinformation
B) source forgetting
C) confusing familiarity with truth
D) a schema effect

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Confusing familiarity with truth explains why participants remembered false claims as true even after a short period of time. This can lead to the persistence of misconceptions and highlight the importance of critical thinking and fact-checking.

Skurnik and His Colleagues (2005) Found That _____ Explains Why