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Reconstructive Memory Theory

A theory suggesting that memory is not a perfect recording but rather a reconstruction influenced by schemas and prior experiences.

Misinformation Effect

A phenomenon where post-event information distorts the recollection of original events.

Eyewitness Testimony

The account given by people of an event they have witnessed, which can be influenced by the accuracy of their memory.

Flashbulb Memory Theory

A theory proposing that emotionally significant events create vivid and long-lasting memories.

Memory Reliability

The extent to which memory can be considered accurate and dependable.

Loftus and Palmer Study (1974)

An investigation into how the wording of questions influences memory recall, showing that leading questions distort memories.

Glanzer and Cunitz Study (1966)

A study illustrating the serial position effect, supporting the Multi-Store Model by showing distinct capabilities of STM and LTM.

HM Case Study

A case study demonstrating that different types of memory exist and that STM and LTM function separately, even though memory is more complex.

Schemas

Mental frameworks that influence how information is processed and remembered based on past experiences.

Ecological Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to real-life settings.

Peterson & Peterson (1959)

A study that determined the duration of short-term memory as approximately 18 seconds without rehearsal.