Pezdek and colleagues found that for a person to interpret thoughts and fantasies about false events as true memories, __________.
A) the false events must seem as vivid as possible
B) the person must believe in hypnosis
C) the false events must be plausible
D) the person must hear about the event several times

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Pezdek and colleagues found that the false events must be plausible in order for a person to interpret thoughts and fantasies about them as true memories. Vividness and repetition may also play a role, but plausibility is crucial. The study did not mention belief in hypnosis as a factor.

Pezdek and Colleagues Found That for a Person to Interpret