When Bartlett Studied Memory Using Rich and Meaningful Events Presented

question 112

Multiple Choice

When Bartlett studied memory using rich and meaningful events presented in lifelike scenarios, he found that

• A) infantile amnesia was common.
• B) people tend to displace a lot of their memories.
• C) accurate reports were rare and distortions were common
• D) people had very accurate memories for small details.

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Definitions:

Fictional Finalism

A concept from Adlerian psychology suggesting that individuals are motivated more by their expectations of the future than by past experiences.

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition in which a person feels a deep sense of inadequacy and incompetence, often leading to overcompensation in other areas.

Youngest Child

Describes a child who is the last born in the family hierarchy.

Older Siblings

The siblings who were born before others in a family, often considered as having influence on the younger siblings' development.