Memory is not a video recorder, even though we might like to think it is. Our eyes are not lenses through which we perfectly capture reality. Our brain is not a flash hard drive. Rather, memory is ...

False memories cause real problems. A false identification sends an innocent person to prison. A false childhood memory can disrupt a family. But what if there are ways to reverse false memories? What ...

Ever wake up convinced something happened that actually didn’t? That vivid memory of a conversation with your friend, a movie you’re sure you watched, or an event that feels completely real but never ...

Eyewitness testimony plays a central role in the legal system. It often provides the most crucial evidence in determining matters of guilt or innocence in alleged crimes. Witnesses commonly appear ...

DENVER (AP) -- Remember that wonderful day when Bugs Bunny hugged you at Disneyland? A study presented Sunday shows just how easy it can be to induce false memories in the minds of some people. More ...

When intrusive thoughts in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) feature inaccurate memories, you may have false memory OCD. As with other subtypes of OCD, medication and psychotherapy can help treat ...