The Memory-Trace Replacement Hypothesis States That the Misinformation Effect Occurs

Multiple Choice

The memory-trace replacement hypothesis states that the misinformation effect occurs because

A) MPI impairs or replaces memories formed during the original experiencing of an event.
B) MPI cues the rememberer that an error in memory is occurring.
C) MPI fills in the gaps in the original memory where it lacked detail.
D) the original memory for an event decays over time, leaving room for MPI to infiltrate the memory later.