The false fame effect suggests that sometimes people make memory judgments based on __________.
A) source information
B) the number of memory traces used
C) recency
D) familiarity of the memory trace

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The false fame effect suggests that people may be more likely to mistakenly judge a familiar or recognizable name or face as being famous, even if they cannot recall any specific details or information about that person. This suggests that memory judgments can be influenced by the familiarity or perceived familiarity of a memory trace.

The False Fame Effect Suggests That Sometimes People Make Memory