UNDERSTANDING FALSE MEMORIES

(CAUSES, TYPES, AND IMPLICATIONS)

PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by
NAME: AMEENA NAHAN
Class: 11A
Under the guidance of DR. SUJATA

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

SHANTINIKETAN INDIAN SCHOOL, DOHA-QATAR

Affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi
Approved by the Ministry of Education, State of Qatar

2023-2024
 INDEX

1. Acknowledgement

2. Introduction to Psychology

3. Types of False memories

4. What causes a false memory?

5. Branches of the Topic

6. Survey

7. Conclusion

8. References
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to my

Psychology teacher Dr.SUJATA, for his support and
supervision who directed me to complete this project
successfully and to our beloved principal Dr. RAFEEQ
RAHIM for giving me this golden opportunity to do this
wonderful project on the topic Understanding False
Memories (Causes, Types, and Implications).

I also wish to acknowledge my heartfelt thanks to my

parents and friends who helped me a lot in finalizing this
project within the limited time frame.
Summary of False Memory Perception Survey
This survey aims to understand the experiences and beliefs
regarding memory.
Section 1: Personal Information
1.1. Age
• Under 18
• 18-24
• 25-34
• 35-44
• 45-54
• 55-64 • 65 or older
1.2. Gender:
• Male
• Female
Section 2: Memory Experiences
2.1. Have you ever experienced a situation where you
were confident about a memory, but later found out it
was not accurate?
• Yes
• No
2.2. If yes, please describe the experience briefly.
Section 3: Influence of Suggestions
3.1. Do you believe that suggestions from others can
influence your memory?
• Strongly agree
• Agree
• Neutral
• Disagree
• Strongly disagree
3.2. Have you ever had an experience where someone
else's suggestion influenced your memory of an event?
• Yes
• No
Section 4: Language and Memory
4.1. Do you think the way a question is phrased can
affect how people remember an event?
• Yes

• No

• Unsure

4.2. Have you ever noticed changes in your memory

based on the specific wording of questions asked about
an event?
• Yes
• No
Section 5: Media Influence
5.1. Do you believe that exposure to media (TV, movies,
etc.) can create false memories or influence how you
remember events?
• Yes
• No
• Unsure
5.2. Can you recall an instance where media exposure
may have influenced your memory of a real-life event?
Section 6: Awareness of False Memories
6.1. Were you aware of the concept of false memories
before participating in this survey?
• Yes
• No
6.2. If yes, how did you become aware of the concept?
(e.g., education, media, personal experience)

References:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/False_memory_syndrome

https://www.healthline.com/health/false-memory

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15132191/

https://www.simplypsychology.org/false-memory.html