Being in the 'no': Questions influence what we remember

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 21:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Imagine that you are sitting in the park, deeply engaged in a conversation with your loved one. A group of teenagers pass by in front of you. The next day you learn that the police are looking for someone to identify them as these teenagers are suspected of a serious mugging. You would most probably not be able to make a positive identification. Do you really have absolutely no memory for their faces?

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