reconstructive memory

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Noun reconstructive memory has 1 sense

reconstruction, reconstructive memory - recall that is hypothesized to work by storing abstract features which are then used to construct the memory during recall
--₁ is a kind of recall, recollection, reminiscence

Term: Reconstructive Memory

Description:

Reconstructive Memory refers to the psychological process through which an individual remembers or recalls an event or experience by combining information from various sources, including personal knowledge, perception, and post-event information. This process can often involve reshaping and reorganizing memories, leading to potential inaccuracies or distortions.

Senses:

Sense 1: Psychological Process

In this sense, reconstructive memory pertains to the cognitive process of recollecting past events by reconstructing the details from memory fragments.

Sense 2: Inaccurate Memory Formation

Reconstructive memory can also refer to the phenomenon in which the recollection of past events becomes susceptible to errors, biases, or fabrications, leading to potential inaccuracies in memory formation.

Sample Sentences:

My reconstructive memory of the accident was clouded by the chaos and confusion that followed.

Psychologists have conducted extensive research on the influence of post-event information on reconstructive memory.

When recalling childhood memories, it is important to consider the possibility of reconstructive memory shaping the narrative.

The witness's reconstructive memory of the crime scene was heavily influenced by the media coverage.

Studies have shown that people can implant false memories through the process of reconstructive memory.

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