Which of the following best describes human memory?
A) Memory is like a video camera recording an entire experience.
B) Memories are reconstructed based on a combination of schemas and specific details.
C) Memories for events are a jumble of unrelated details and facts, with no system of organization.
D) Memories generally consist of nothing but false beliefs and misinformation.
Answer: B
Rationale: Research shows that instead of remembering a bunch of photographic details (like a video camera), we remember events using constructive memory, a process by which we first recall a generalized schema and then add in specific details. The schema provides the framework that provides an organization for the details. Although this process can sometimes lead to misremembering, it is not accurate to say that memories are generally inaccurate.
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