
Dr Linda Henkel
Cognitive psychologist and researcher specializing in memory and false memories, invited to explain research findings and experiments discussed in the episode.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 21min
Doctors' Notes: False memories
Dr. Linda Henkel, a cognitive psychologist specializing in memory and false memories, joins the hosts to explore the intriguing world of memory. They discuss how false memories shape identity and why some feel incredibly vivid. Linda shares insights on repressed memories, the potential impact of suggestive therapy, and the vulnerability to false recollections. The conversation also touches on unique cases from research, like the lost-in-mall study, and the implications for legal systems regarding eyewitness reliability.

Oct 28, 2025 • 29min
What should we do about false memories?
Dr. Linda Henkel, a Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences, dives into the intriguing world of false memories. She explains how vivid but incorrect recollections can form through plausible imagination and the brain's source monitoring errors. Discussion covers how quickly these memories can develop and why some individuals are more susceptible to them. Henkel also shares practical tips to enhance memory accuracy, like collaborating with a friend and taking notes, while emphasizing the importance of accepting the fallibility of our memories.


