The misinformation effect occurs when a person's memory for an event is modified by misleading information presented
A) before the event.
B) during the event.
C) after the event.
D) all of the above

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The misinformation effect occurs when misleading information is presented after the event, causing a person's memory of the event to be modified. This is often seen in eyewitness testimony when they are given misleading information about an event after they witness it.

The Misinformation Effect Occurs When a Person's Memory for an Event