reliability of cognitive processes Flashcards

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reconstructive memory

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  • not an exact copy of events but a reconstruction that can be altered through time and inputs
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confirmation bias

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  • seeking out information to confirm what we believe
  • interpreting evidence to support our views
  • selectively remembering information
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illusory correlation

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  • belief 2 things are associated when there is no or little association
  • belief reinforced by confirmation bias
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