False memory creation refers to the phenomenon where individuals recall events or experiences that did not actually happen. It occurs when suggestions, leading questions, or other influences distort a person's memory.
Related terms
Misinformation Effect: When misleading information presented after an event alters one's memory of that event.
Source Monitoring Error: Confusing the source of information or attributing it to an incorrect origin.
Eyewitness Testimony: Recollection given by individuals who witnessed a crime or event, which can be influenced by suggestion and lead to false memories.