Memory is reconstructed, not replayed
Memory is reconstructed, not replayed
Steyvers and Hemmer (2012) investigated reconstructive memory, the idea that recall is an active rebuilding process rather than a perfect playback. This continues Bartlett's claim that people reshape memories so they fit what seems familiar and sensible.
Step-by-step lessons covering Edexcel A Level Psychology Contemporary study: Steyvers and Hemmer for A Level Psychology. Each lesson works through exam-style questions in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 format. Start with the compulsory core topics before tackling the more evaluation-heavy optional and issues-and-debates content.