How social pressure can affect what we remember: Scientists track brain activity as false memories are formed

Thursday, June 30, 2011 - 15:31 in Psychology & Sociology

How easy is it to falsify memory? New research shows that a bit of social pressure may be all that is needed. The study reveals a unique pattern of brain activity when false memories are formed -- one that hints at a surprising connection between our social selves and memory.

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