Evaluating evidence is one of the topics that are discussed in this chapter. I found this to be very informative and interesting. The textbook discussed about direct experience and false memories. Sometimes direct experiences are not as reliable as it seems. Our brains tend to interpret the experience rather than record the sensory experience. False memories are just as believable as real memories. This occurs when one alters their own memories, creating false memories, and actually believing them, which makes them seem realistic. This is also known as false memory syndrome. Researchers also suggest that false memory occurs for people who do not engage in critical thinking about their memories, being more attentive and analytical about events can prevent false memories. I found this to be very interesting because there are times were I recall a memory but then question about whether or not if it really happened. This happens not too frequently, only with events that happened long time ago.
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