Often we fill in details when recalling natural events. We seem to add material to what we actually experienced. This phenomenon is referred to as
A) a schematization.
B) a reconstruction.
C) hyperamnesia.
D) metamemory.

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The phenomenon of adding material to what we actually experienced is referred to as reconstruction. It is a common tendency in memory recall and can lead to inaccuracies in our recollection of events. Schematization refers to the process of simplifying or categorizing information when encoding and storing it in memory. Hyperamnesia is a rare phenomenon where people have improved memory recall after a period of time. Metamemory refers to our knowledge and awareness of our own memory processes. None of these terms specifically describe the phenomenon of adding material to memory recall.

Often We Fill in Details When Recalling Natural Events