reconstructive memory

Question 1

reconstructive memory

Answer 1

Memory is a reconstructive process, an active process involving the reconstruction of information during retrieval. Thus, it is said that memory can be biased by the context it is reconstructed, influenced by irrelevant external stimuli.

e.g schemas, misleading information, leading questions

Question 2

ETW

Answer 2

reconstructive memory is important in relevance to EWT

• the giving of evidence based on a witnesses’ experience and recollection
• it relies on the individual to provide detailed info

Question 3

leading question

Answer 3

question prompting a specific answer

Question 4

2 studies

Answer 4

mem is reliable - Yuille & Cutshaw

mem is unreliable - Loftus & Palmer

Question 5

LP IV

Answer 5

different intensities of the critical word

Question 6

LP DV

Answer 6

estimation of speed

Question 7

LP shows

Answer 7

if presented with a misleading question, our memory is subject to distortion

Question 8

LP aim

Answer 8

how leading questions influence memory recall

Question 9

LP strengths

Answer 9

• ab experiment → high internal validity
• independent group design → no order effect
• medium mundane realism

Question 10

LP weaknesses

Answer 10

• low eco val → in real life, emotions would play a role
• independent group design → participant variable
• ethics → protection of harm - trauma video