Which of the following situations is most likely to lead to the misinformation effect?
A)Professor Weiss asked his chemistry students how terrifying the explosion was.
B)Jared's mother asks him about his day at school.
C)The police detective asked the witness to describe what happened during the shooting in the cafeteria.
D)Danny asks his girlfriend if it was her idea to go to a movie last week.

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The misinformation effect occurs when a person's recall of an event becomes less accurate due to the introduction of misleading information. In option A, the use of the word "terrifying" can introduce bias and potentially alter the students' memories of the explosion, leading to the misinformation effect.

Which of the Following Situations Is Most Likely to Lead