Wade, Kimberley A. , Garry, Maryanne, Don Read, J. and Lindsay, D. Stephen (2002) A picture is worth a thousand lies : using false photographs to create false childhood memories. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review , Volume 9 (Number 3). pp. 597-603. doi:10.3758/BF03196318 ISSN 1069-9384.

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Abstract

Because image-enhancing technology is readily available, people are frequently exposed to doctored images. However, in prior research on how adults can be led to report false childhood memories, subjects have typically been exposed to personalized and detailed narratives describing false events. Instead, we exposed 20 subjects to a false childhood event via a fake photograph and imagery instructions. Over three interviews, subjects thought about a photograph showing them on a hot air balloon ride and tried to recall the event by using guided-imagery exercises. Fifty percent of the subjects created complete or partial false memories. The results bear on ways in which false memories can be created and also have practical implications for those involved in clinical and legal settings.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Psychology
Journal or Publication Title:	Psychonomic Bulletin & Review
Publisher:	Psychonomic Society
ISSN:	1069-9384
Official Date:	2 September 2002
Dates:	Date Event 2 September 2002 Published
Volume:	Volume 9
Number:	Number 3
Page Range:	pp. 597-603
DOI:	10.3758/BF03196318
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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