Tyler witnessed an automobile accident and heard one of the bystanders casually mention that the driver was probably intoxicated.Even though the driver had not been drinking,and had never crossed the centre line,Tyler tells the police officer who is investigating the accident that the car had been "weaving all over the road." What is illustrated by Tyler's faulty recall

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Tyler's faulty recall is an example of the misinformation effect, where exposure to incorrect information after an event can distort one's memory of the original event. In this case, Tyler heard someone say the driver was likely intoxicated, and this piece of misinformation likely influenced his memory of the driver's behavior leading up to the accident.

Tyler Witnessed an Automobile Accident and Heard One of the Bystanders