Twisted Memories [TRUSTED]

Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, a pioneer in memory research, famously demonstrated this through the "Misinformation Effect." In her studies, participants watched a video of a car accident. Later, some were asked how fast the cars were going when they "smashed" into each other, while others were asked how fast they were going when they "hit" each other.

refer to recollections that have been unconsciously altered, deliberately falsified, or externally manipulated — resulting in a version of the past that diverges from objective truth. The “twist” can be: twisted memories

– Have a friend tell you a plausible fake story about yourself. After a week, try to recall it. Observe how it feels “true.” Dr. Elizabeth Loftus