After reading a newspaper report suggesting that drunken driving might have contributed to a recent auto accident,Melissa and Jeremy,who actually witnessed the accident,began to remember the driver involved as traveling more recklessly than was actually the case.This provides an example of
A) proactive interference.
B) déjà vu.
C) automatic processing.
D) the misinformation effect.

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This is an example of the misinformation effect, as the newspaper report influenced Melissa and Jeremy's memories of the event and caused them to believe the driver was more reckless than they had initially remembered.

After Reading a Newspaper Report Suggesting That Drunken Driving Might