Ch. 5 Memory Distortion Quiz

What does memory distortion refer to?

• Accurate recollection of past events

• Inaccuracies in our recollection of past events

• Perfect memory recall

• Enhanced memory of past events

When can memory distortion occur?

• When we forget memories

• When we retrieve memories

• When we create new memories

• When we sleep

What can easily influence our memories?

• Old information

• New information or suggestions

• Lack of sleep

• Physical exercise

Why is it important to be aware of memory distortion?

• To improve memory recall

• To understand how fragile our memories are

• To enhance memory capacity

• To eliminate memory errors

What does memory reconstruction involve?

• Creating new memories

• Recalling old memories

• Deleting memories

• Storing memories

What often happens to memories as we retrieve them?

• They remain unchanged

• They are deleted

• They are altered and modified

• They are stored permanently

What is a characteristic of memories retrieved from long-term storage?

• They are fixed and unchangeable

• They are flexible and can be changed

• They are deleted

• They are permanently stored

What does the example of the 2002 DC sniper attacks illustrate about memory?

• Memory is always reliable

• Memory can be easily distorted

• Memory is unaffected by external cues

• Memory improves with time

What can cause witnesses to 'remember' incorrect details?

• Lack of attention

• Suggestibility and external information

• Strong emotional responses

• Time elapsed since the event

What is an example of memory distortion provided in the text?

• Forgetting a birthday

• Misremembering a vehicle involved in a crime

• Recalling a childhood event

• Remembering a phone number incorrectly