Theory Of Reconstruction Memeory (Paper 1)

Question 1

What is the theory of reconstructive memory

Answer 1

It’s a theory that memories is not exactly what has happened but they are affected by our prior knowledge in the form of schemas

(Memory doesn’t work like a video and our existing knowledge can affect the memory)

Question 2

What is a schema

Answer 2

-it’s pre existing knowledge or experiences

Question 3

Evaluate the theory of reconstructive memory

Answer 3

• (pos) it has real world applications as it talks bout how memory isn’t reliable for recalling past events
• (neg)doesn’t explain how memory is reconstructive but only describes what happens
• (pos) it is supported by other studies such as war of the ghosts study
• (pos)proves that eyewitness testimonies are unreliable