Is It Time to Leave the Shopping Mall Behind? Measurement Flaws, Plausibility, and External Validity of False Memory Research.
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| Title: | Is It Time to Leave the Shopping Mall Behind? Measurement Flaws, Plausibility, and External Validity of False Memory Research. |
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| Authors: | Szojka, Zsofia A. (AUTHOR), Block, Stephanie (AUTHOR), La Rooy, David (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Applied Cognitive Psychology. May/Apr2025, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p1-6. 6p. |
| Subjects: | False memory syndrome, Machine learning, Child sexual abuse, Psychological research, False testimony, Jury instructions |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on the implications of false memory research, particularly in relation to child sexual abuse investigations, stemming from the "lost in the mall" paradigm. It discusses the reanalysis of data by Andrews and Brewin, which challenges previous claims about the prevalence of false memories, suggesting that earlier studies may have overestimated the rates of false memory formation. The authors argue that the methodologies used in laboratory settings do not accurately reflect real-world scenarios, particularly in the context of child abuse allegations, where various factors reduce the likelihood of false memories. The commentary emphasizes the need for more ecologically valid research methods to better understand the complexities of memory in legal contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on the implications of false memory research, particularly in relation to child sexual abuse investigations, stemming from the "lost in the mall" paradigm. It discusses the reanalysis of data by Andrews and Brewin, which challenges previous claims about the prevalence of false memories, suggesting that earlier studies may have overestimated the rates of false memory formation. The authors argue that the methodologies used in laboratory settings do not accurately reflect real-world scenarios, particularly in the context of child abuse allegations, where various factors reduce the likelihood of false memories. The commentary emphasizes the need for more ecologically valid research methods to better understand the complexities of memory in legal contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 08884080 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/acp.70083 |
