Artificial thoughts can be implanted in a childs mind
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 82/100
Substantial psychological research demonstrates that false autobiographical memories and suggestions can be implanted in children through suggestive questioning and interviewing techniques.
Evidence for · 3
A Case Concerning Children's False Memories of Abuse: Recommendations Regarding Expert Witness Work.
2017 · cited by 11
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.
2023 · cited by 6
This meta-analysis establishes that rich autobiographical false memories can be successfully implanted in minors with large overall effect sizes.
False memories in children. Trauma and suggestibility
2013 · cited by 2
This study discusses how the developing memory system in young children makes them particularly susceptible to suggestion and memory distortion during questioning.