Your text's discussion of false memories leads to the conclusion that false memories
A) arise from the same constructive processes that produce true memories.
B) occur for details but not for entire events.
C) occur in laboratory settings but do not occur in real-world circumstances.
D) do not occur for all people but rather are experienced by suggestible or inattentive people.

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The text states that false memories arise from the same constructive processes that produce true memories. This means that the processes of encoding, storage, and retrieval that are used to create and recall true memories also apply to false memories.

Answer: B
 The text discusses research that shows false memories can occur for details but not for entire events. This means that people may remember details that are not actually accurate but do not have entire false memories of events that never happened.

Answer: D
 The text suggests that false memories do not occur for all people and are more likely to be experienced by suggestible or inattentive individuals. This means that some people may be more susceptible to false memories than others. The text does not suggest that false memories only occur in laboratory settings.

Your Text's Discussion of False Memories Leads to the Conclusion