Reconstructive Memory Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Schema
A
Mental representations about events or objects
2
Q
What can effect the way you remember a memory ?
A
The star you were in e.g. emotionally
3
Q
What is confabulation
A
Fill in the gaps in your memory
4
Q
Supporting evidence
A
Bartleys imagery recall tests Bartlet war of the ghosts , and brandsford and Johnson
5
Q
Strength
A
Helps in eye witness statements
6
Q
Weaknesses
A
The war of the ghosts has little revenge for today’s society , Bartley suggest that all reconstructive memory’s are inaccurate but this isn’t necessarily true
