Which of these is an example of source amnesia?
A)Reading complicated information and then forgetting it
B)Reading complicated information and remembering only the main point
C)Reading false information and thinking you already knew that
D)Reading false information and then forgetting it

Question

Which of these is an example of source amnesia?​
A)Reading complicated information and then forgetting it
B)​Reading complicated information and remembering only the main point
C)​Reading false information and thinking you already knew that
D)​Reading false information and then forgetting it

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Source amnesia occurs when a person forgets where they learned a piece of information. In this case, the person reads false information and believes they already knew it, indicating a failure to remember the source of the information.

Which of These Is an Example of Source Amnesia?​

Which of These Is an Example of Source Amnesia?