Artificial thoughts can be implanted in a childs mind

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Substantial psychological research demonstrates that false autobiographical memories and suggestions can be implanted in children through suggestive questioning and interviewing techniques.

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The claim is specific, empirical, and falsifiable. Retrieved papers directly address the phenomenon of false memory implantation and suggestibility in children, with meta-analytic evidence confirming that false memories can be induced in underage populations.

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A Case Concerning Children's False Memories of Abuse: Recommendations Regarding Expert Witness Work.

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Otgaar H, de Ruiter C, Howe ML, Hoetmer L, van Reekum P. A Case Concerning Children's False Memories of Abuse: Recommendations Regarding Expert Witness Work.. 2017. https://doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2016.1230924

This case report demonstrates how investigative and questioning procedures can lead groups of children to falsely report abuse that never occurred.

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Implanting rich autobiographical false memories: Meta-analysis for forensic practice and judicial judgment making.

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Arce R, Selaya A, Sanmarco J, Fariña F. Implanting rich autobiographical false memories: Meta-analysis for forensic practice and judicial judgment making.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2023.100386

This meta-analysis establishes that rich autobiographical false memories can be successfully implanted in minors with large overall effect sizes.

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False memories in children. Trauma and suggestibility

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Erna Halász, Ildikó Király. False memories in children. Trauma and suggestibility. 2013. https://doi.org/10.1556/mpszle.68.2013.1.5

This study discusses how the developing memory system in young children makes them particularly susceptible to suggestion and memory distortion during questioning.

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