Ethan conducted an experiment on memory reconstruction. Participants spent 30 seconds in a doctor's surgery consultation room and were then asked to recall as many items from the room as possible. Some items were typical of a doctor's surgery, while others were highly unusual for that environment.
| Category of items | Typical medical items | Atypical/unusual items |
|---|---|---|
| Mean number of items recalled | 15 | 4 |
Analyse Ethan's results in Table 1 to show if they support a prediction that could be made using the theory of reconstructive memory.
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