An airline passenger, Chloe, witnessed a minor collision between two airport baggage trucks. When describing the event to security, she recalled seeing 'shattered glass' on the tarmac, even though there was no glass present, and described the vehicles as 'delivery vans' rather than baggage trucks.
Discuss the reconstructive theory of memory. Refer to Chloe's experience in your answer.
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