As an adult and a parent of a four-year-old child,Camille has seen many children begin to cry when placed on the lap of the mall Santa or Easter Bunny.When discussing this with her brother,Luis,he reminds her of the time when she was five that she began crying hysterically,ran from Santa's lap,and was lost for nearly two hours.Luis has made this entire event up,but Camille has a clear and distinct memory of the event he described.This demonstrates the role of __________ in producing false memories.

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Plausible events can lead to false memories because they are believable and fit within a person's understanding of the world, making it easier for someone to accept them as true.

As an Adult and a Parent of a Four-Year-Old Child,Camille