Researchers have attempted to implant false memories in the memories of students.To be certain that the event never occurred,they asked students if they recall getting to meet Yosemite Sam (a Warner Brothers character)at Disneyland.When approximately 41 percent of the students reported this memory,the researchers knew it was indeed evidence of a false memory because
A)the memory occurred in the distant past.
B)the memory was of a possible event.
C)the memory occurred in the recent past.
D)the memory was of an impossible event.

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The best choice is D because it states that the memory was of an impossible event. As Yosemite Sam is a fictional character, meeting him at Disneyland is impossible. Therefore, any memory of such an event is a false memory. Choices A, B, and C do not accurately describe why the memory is false.

Researchers Have Attempted to Implant False Memories in the Memories