The effect of our motivations on our retrieval of memories ____

a. ?can lead to distortion so that original information is hardly recognizable
b. ?can exist but is unlikely to affect current attitudes or actions
c. ?has not been substantiated by research studies
d. ?is primarily one of mild distortion, like a ripple in a pond


Answer: a

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