In this view, memories are literally "built" from the pieces stored away at encoding. This view is called ________.
A) constructive processing
B) hindsight bias
C) adaptation of memory traces
D) flashbulb integration

Question

In this view, memories are literally "built" from the pieces stored away at encoding. This view is called ________.
A) constructive processing 
B) hindsight bias
C) adaptation of memory traces
D) flashbulb integration

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

"Constructive processing" is the view that memories are constructed or built from the pieces stored away at encoding. This idea suggests that we add or omit details from our memories based on our current beliefs, attitudes, and other factors, which can influence how we remember past events.

In This View, Memories Are Literally "Built" from the Pieces