Researchers have attempted to create false memories for mundane items (like recalling a word that did not exist in a studied list)and highly salient events (like childhood hospitalizations)using techniques like imagery and elaboration.What have researchers determined based on these studies

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Researchers have determined that false memories can be created for all sorts of events using techniques like imagery and elaboration, not just for mundane items, but also for highly salient events like childhood hospitalizations. Furthermore, false memories can be created in a large percentage of the population, not just a small subset, and not just in hypnotized individuals.

Researchers Have Attempted to Create False Memories for Mundane Items