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Memory Reconstruction
The process of bringing up old memories is called memory reconstruction. When a memory is retrieved from long-term storage into short-term memory, it becomes flexible and susceptible to modification. During this process, old memories can be unintentionally combined with new events, which alters what a person believes they remember and can result in inaccuracies or distortions.
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Reliability of Eyewitness Accounts
An individual witnesses a minor traffic incident. When first questioned, they state they are unsure about the color of the car involved. A few days later, they overhear a friend confidently state the car was blue. When questioned again, the witness now reports with certainty that they saw a blue car. Which of the following best explains this change in the witness's recollection?
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