reliability of cognitive processes

Question 1

reconstructive memory

Answer 1

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

Question 2

confirmation bias

Answer 2

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

Question 3

illusory correlation

Answer 3

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