False Memory

People often recall events inaccurately or even create entirely false memories, influenced by suggestions, emotions, or context.
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Perception and Cognition
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Helps prevent user errors by addressing misremembered actions.

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Can lead to user confusion if overly corrective or unclear.

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Progressive Disclosure
Gradual exposure reduces reliance on incorrect recall.
Priming
Pre-exposure to true details reduces susceptibility to misinformation.
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Cognitive Load
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The Study

False Memory explores how individuals' decisions and perceptions are influenced by underlying psychological mechanisms. Research on this bias has revealed its role in everyday behaviours and decision-making processes. Studies often involve experiments where participants' reactions are observed to determine the bias's impact. This understanding helps designers and marketers craft more effective, user-centric experiences.

The result

The results indicate that false memory significantly influences decision-making by altering perception, recall, or emotional response. These findings provide valuable insights into cognitive behaviour, informing design strategies.

Actionable tips

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Provide accurate recaps to prevent false recall.

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Use clear timelines to enhance memory accuracy.

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Test content for memory reliability.

Ingredient pairings

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Progressive Disclosure

Encourages accurate memory formation while preventing distortions.
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Priming

Facilitates accurate memory while maintaining engagement.
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Nudge

Promotes accurate recall while avoiding undue influence.
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Feedback Loop

Supports learning while minimising false recollections.
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Worst pairings

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Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)

Exploits distorted recall to drive impulsive engagement.
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Scarcity Principle

Manipulates perception of exclusivity to influence decisions.
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Authority Bias

Encourages unquestioned acceptance of incorrect recollections.
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Confirmation Bias

Strengthens misinformation while discouraging objective analysis.

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