7.16 Familiarity and Source Memory

These flashcards cover key concepts related to familiarity and source memory as discussed in the lecture.

Source Memory

The ability to know where a memory comes from and to properly attribute its source.

Familiarity

A vague sense of recognizing someone or something without being able to recall specific details about the source.

Source Monitoring Errors

Mistakes made when people incorrectly attribute the source of a memory or piece of information.

Illusion of Truth

The phenomenon where repeated statements are perceived as more truthful due to familiarity.

Mere Exposure Effect

The tendency to develop a preference for things simply because we have been exposed to them repeatedly.

Clever Hans

A well-known case in psychology about a horse that was believed to have mathematical abilities but was actually responding to cues.

Memory Errors

Inaccuracies in recalling information or events, often stemming from faulty source memory.

Credibility Assessment

The process of judging the reliability or truthfulness of a statement or information based on its source.

Fake News

Misinformation presented as news, often intended to mislead or manipulate public opinion.

Consumer Preference

The tendency of consumers to favor certain products or brands over others due to familiarity or past exposure.