Mandela Effect Quiz Quality Assurance & Improvement 5

Question 1

In the Deese-Roediger-McDermott task, people often falsely recall which word after hearing "bed, rest, tired, dream"?

Accepted Answer

Sleep

Answer

The unlisted word "sleep" is a strongly associated lure.

Question 2

What is confirmation bias?

Accepted Answer

Favoring evidence that supports existing beliefs

Answer

It leads people to overvalue evidence matching what they already believe.

Question 3

Which is a sign of a higher-quality source when verifying a claim?

Accepted Answer

Original documentation with a traceable date

Answer

Traceable, dated originals allow others to confirm the claim.

Question 4

When did Nelson Mandela actually die?

Accepted Answer

2013

Answer

He died on December 5, 2013, after being released in 1990.

Question 5

What is a flashbulb memory?

Accepted Answer

A vivid memory of a surprising, emotional event

Answer

They feel vivid but can still contain errors over time.

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