The filmed automobile accident study conducted by Loftus and Palmer illustrated that
A)new information can be integrated into memory and create false memories.
B)memory traces are permanent and overwhelmingly accurate.
C)logical interference and information processing combine to encode visually detailed memories.
D)memory is, in fact, just like a video recorder.

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The study by Loftus and Palmer demonstrated that new information introduced after an event can alter a person's memory of the event, leading to the creation of false memories. This is known as the misinformation effect.

The Filmed Automobile Accident Study Conducted by Loftus and Palmer