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Misinformation effect refers to a memory bias that occurs when misinformation affects people's reports of their own memory - not to be confused with "disinformation" which is a specific and

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Deutsch: Fehlinterpretation / Español: Malinterpretación / Português: Interpretação errônea / Français: Mauvaise interprétation / Italiano: Fraintendimento

Misinterpretation in psychology refers to the incorrect understanding or perception of a situation, message, or behaviour. It often occurs when cognitive biases, emotional states, or lack of context influence how a person processes information. A misinterpretation can lead to false conclusions, incorrect reactions, or misunderstandings in interpersonal relationships.

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Mismatch is when the infant and Caregiver are not involved in the same behaviors or states at the same time. Mismatch is a term used in Developmental psychology.

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Misocainea means hatred of anything new.

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Misogamy means hatred of marriage.

Misology means hatred of logic or reason. Misology is from the Greek words "miso" which means hate and "logy" which means science or study-

Misoneism means hatred or fear of change or innovation.

Misopedia also spelled Misopaedia is defined as hatred of children, especially one's own.

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