SAT Question 3f753a8e: Words In Context answer and explanation

English - Words In Context - Fill In Blank Multi Word Phrase
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Investigating whether shared false visual memories—specific but inaccurate and widely held recollections of images such as product logos—are caused by people’s previous ______ incorrect renditions of the images, researchers Deepasri Prasad and Wilma Bainbridge found that, in fact, such memories are often not explained by familiarity with erroneous versions of the images.
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Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?