Repeated recall of repeated events: Accuracy and consistency.

In both casual conversations and interview settings, people may be required to provide details of instances that were similar other experiences. When this happens repeatedly, consistency across reports is often taken as a proxy for credibility. However, processes schema formation interference due similarity make recall accurate source attribution specific challenging. We investigated the accuracy in these contexts re-analysis five studies. Confusions widespread (1) instances—participants frequently attributed origin incorrect instances, but also (2) repeated retrieval attempts—participants changed parts their reports. There was, however, clear pattern primacy recency effects: Recall first final was more consistent than middle instances. discuss potential mechanisms underlying effects well practical implications.