A) Define schemas and describe how they can contribute to distortions in our long-term memories. b) Describe the concept of repression and whether or not it is supported by research
What will be an ideal response?
Essay should include:
a) Schemas: mental frameworks for representing the world. They can affect how we interpret situations and people, thus our memories of those situations or persons are shaped by our beliefs/ideas.
b) Repression: the automatic ejection of painful/unacceptable memories/urges from consciousness; many case studies support it, however, there's also evidence of false memories being easily induced (e.g. Loftus' "Lost in the Mall" study).
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