The Results of Bartlett's Research on People's Memory for Very

question 126

Multiple Choice

The results of Bartlett's research on people's memory for very unusual stories illustrated which of the following?

• A) People elaborated on the stories, making them longer than they originally were.
• B) People had very little confidence in their memory for the parts of the stories they changed.
• C) People were quite accurate in recalling the stories, particularly the unusual details.
• D) People recalled the stories in a manner that was consistent with their personal schemas.

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