TY  - SER
AU  - Furnham, Adrian
TI  - Myths and misconceptions about human memory
SN  - 2152-7199
PY  - 2024///
CY  - s. l.
PB  - Scientific Research Publishing Inc.
KW  - Memory
KW  - Psychological knowledge
KW  - Research
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Journal articles (Open access)
N1  - Includes bibliographical references
N2  - Abstract : This study examined a number of myths specifically about human memory. In all 405 adult participants completed a 46-item questionnaire in which they rated to what extent they thought various statements/facts about memory were True or False. A large number of these myths were rated as True (Definitely or Partly). Of the nine myths, over 25% admitted that they did not know the answer. There were few significant demographic correlates of the total correct score (determined by rating the myth as False). Implications of layperson ignorance about different aspects of memory are discussed, and implications are considered. Limitations of this kind of myth study are noted
UR  - https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation?paperid=136933
ER  -