Psychology

Psychology

Over the years, researchers have investigated how the misinterpretation of a question can affect an individual's memory. A number of studies were conducted, which focused on the impact question wording, design, suggestibility, and prior experiences have had on a person's ability to recall information. This topic is important to scientific scholars because the results could determine how they phrase their questions for future studies. Perhaps, the reason many studies have been inconclusive is due to poor responses given by participants who misinterpreted the question. This review will present various theories and conclusions based upon a collection of prior research reports.

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