Which of the following statements is least likely to be a reflection of Bartlett's memory research?
A) We systematically distort the facts and the circumstances of our experiences and do not simply remember new experiences as isolated events.
B) Information already stored in long-term memory exerts a strong influence on how we remember new information and experiences.
C) Subjects' recall that was based on schemas was highly accurate and resistant to distortion.
D) Schemas help us process large amounts of material by providing us with frameworks to incorporate new information and experience.

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Bartlett's memory research found that schemas can lead to distorted recall of information and that recall based on schemas is not always accurate. Therefore, option C, which suggests that recall based on schemas was highly accurate and resistant to distortion, is the least likely to be a reflection of Bartlett's research. Options A, B, and D are more in line with Bartlett's findings.

Which of the Following Statements Is Least Likely to Be