Which of the following is FALSE regarding memory?
A) According to research, memory appears to be more of a passive process than an active one.
B) Research on human memory tells us that memory involves reconstruction of events.
C) Memories recalled in detail and with confidence may not always be valid recollections.
D) Asking misleading questions leads eye witnesses to construct memories for events that did not happen.
Answer: A
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