Research on social cognition indicates that human memory:
A) is a literal translation of past events
B) is reconstructed from bits of information that we recall as well as our expectations about what should have been
C) functions according to the "cognitive miser" principle
D) operates very much like a computer program

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Research on social cognition suggests that memory is not a literal translation of past events, but rather a reconstruction of what has been recalled and our expectations about what should have been. This means that memory can be influenced by our biases, beliefs, and understanding of the world around us.

Research on Social Cognition Indicates That Human Memory