Memory distortions can arise from
A)reconstructive retrieval
B)flawed encoding
C)failure to attribute mental experience to the proper source
D)all of the above

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Memory distortions can arise from all of the above factors - reconstructive retrieval, flawed encoding, and failure to attribute mental experience to the proper source. Reconstructive retrieval refers to the fact that memory is not an exact recording of events, but rather a reconstruction based on past experiences, schemas, and expectations. Flawed encoding may result from factors such as attentional biases, emotional arousal, or interference during encoding. Failure to attribute mental experience to the proper source can lead to confusion between real and imagined events, and may contribute to phenomena such as deja vu or source misattribution.

Memory Distortions Can Arise from