Memories can be tricky.
Studies have found that around 70% of what people remember from seeing an event can be wrong (Loftus, 2017).
When we try to remember something, our memories can change. In fact, about 30% of people might get details mixed up (Küppers et al., 2018).
Even more surprising, about 25% of people can be led to remember things that never really happened, depending on the situation (Loftus & Palmer, 1974).
This shows that our memories aren’t always as clear and true as we think they are.
Memories can be tricky.
Studies have found that around 70% of what people remember from seeing an event can be wrong (Loftus, 2017).
When we try to remember something, our memories can change. In fact, about 30% of people might get details mixed up (Küppers et al., 2018).
Even more surprising, about 25% of people can be led to remember things that never really happened, depending on the situation (Loftus & Palmer, 1974).
This shows that our memories aren’t always as clear and true as we think they are.