Reconstructed Memory

Question 1

Bartlett’s concept of schemas

Answer 1

Schemas help us interpret and predict experiences [what a criminal is like , how to behave at a restaurant
New situations require to develop new schemas through observation

Question 2

Bartlett and the war of ghosts story

Answer 2

Pps recalled the story multiple times over hrs, days or yrs
And over time they shortened the story also altering details to fit their schemas

Question 3

Criticisms of Bartlett war of ghosts

Answer 3

Pps rationalised unfamiliar details like removing ghosts
Lacked experimental control relying on subjective interpretation of changes