Research Has Shown That Memories Can Be Distorted Because of Beliefs

question 23

Multiple Choice

Research has shown that memories can be distorted because of beliefs that people already hold when the memory is formed.These memory-related earlier beliefs are part of cognitive

• A)nodes.
• B)schemas.
• C)biases.
• D)frames.

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Definitions:

Automatic System

A mode of thought that is fast, unconscious, and requires minimal cognitive processing, as opposed to controlled, deliberate thought processes.

Cultural Differences

The diversity in beliefs, norms, practices, and values across different societies or groups, often leading to varied human behaviors and interactions.

Communication

The process of transferring information from one entity to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, or language.

Automatic System

The part of the brain that performs tasks without conscious thought, often responsible for habits and immediate reactions.