The Fatal Consequences of Memory Lapses: A Study

A new study from the University of Notre Dame found that memory errors, such as forgetting a child in a car, occur when environmental cues fail to trigger memory of an intention at the right moment. The study found no evidence to support the idea that one gender is more likely to forget a child in a car than the other. The researchers believe their findings can contribute to public and legal understanding of such memory errors, potentially exonerating parents who suffer this tragic mistake.