A study has people create mental images of themselves being robbed in high school. As a result, imagery inflation occurs, which is __________.
A) a greater likelihood of accepting a false memory
B) a greater likelihood of recovering false memories
C) better memory (less forgetting) for this event over time
D) an increase in mental capacity that comes with the active and vigorous use of imagination

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Imagery inflation refers to the phenomenon where a person's recollection of an event becomes distorted and exaggerated over time due to the use of mental imagery. In this case, the creation of mental images of being robbed can result in an increased likelihood of accepting false memories, as the use of imagination can blur the line between what actually happened and what was imagined.

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