Posted by fires on October 25, 2004, at 15:09:36
In reply to Re: Forging false memories » fires, posted by Larry Hoover on October 25, 2004, at 14:47:02
> > Bottom line from article posted:
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> > "Our memories are imperfect to begin with, and forgetfulness isn't the only glitch. The brain can also be convinced that events that never took place actually did occur. That's what happened in Northwestern's recent experiment with 11 adults."
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> That is the media author's statement, not a scientific one. I do not believe this statement accurately describes the outcome of the study.
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> What might be a more important issue is why you are so intent on making this point?
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> LarThe more important question seems to be : Why are some so intent about trying to refute the validity of the point? Cognitive dissonance?
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