Mar Vincent P.

Panis 12 HUMSS SAPPIA

We tend to believe we recall things when we reflect

back to some of our fondest memories.
extremely clear on every aspect. But when we talk
about these recollections with other people,
We discover that they recall some details differently.
What actually happened in this situation in the past?
Over time, memories may become warped, but the
person still holds the same beliefs.
with absolute certainty that their account of the
recollection is true. To be more precise,
Recollection distortion is the phenomenon where an
inaccurate memory is recalled.
than what actually happened. This may be caused by a
variety of factors, including the quantity of
When the event first occurred, the person was paying
attention to it. however such
Examples can appear overly clear, while others might
not be necessarily
Ashikyan,clear.
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happened in the past? Psychology In Action. Retrieved October 28,
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Ashikyan, S. (2022, September 26). Memory distortion: What really
happened in the past? Psychology In Action. Retrieved October 28, 1/2022/9/25/memory-distortion-what-really-happened-in-the-past
2022, from https://www.psychologyinaction.org/psychology-in-action-
1/2022/9/25/memory-distortion-what-really-happened-in-the-past