Memory distrust is related to memory errors, self‐esteem, and personality

Research on memory distrust and nonbelieved (NBM) both stress the importance of belief in but no previous research has brought these fields together. In present study, we examined how trait is associated with false NBM, self-esteem as well personality traits. Through two studies (N1 = 280, N2 77, found that higher was NBM frequency, lower self-esteem. As for traits, people who were high agreeableness, openness, or conscientiousness had distrust. Explorative mediation analyses showed significant indirect effects (Study 1a Study 2) through We conclude could be conducive to formation under social conditions where one's challenged.