In an experiment, participants viewed photographs previously shown to arouse positive or negative emotions. Half of each group were exposed to misleading questions, such as about the non-existent animal in the picture. Those expose to misleading questions increased false memories, particularly when:

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Negative emotions can enhance the susceptibility to misinformation, leading to an increase in false memories when misleading questions are introduced.

In an Experiment, Participants Viewed Photographs Previously Shown to Arouse