Our tendency to distort our memory serves several positive purposes. Which of the following is not one them?
A) It helps us lie.
B) It lets us make the world fit into our expectations.
C) It makes our world more understandable.
D) It lets us organize our experiences into our existing systems of beliefs.

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While distorting our memory may allow us to lie more convincingly, this is not a positive purpose. The other three options (B, C, and D) are all positive purposes for distorting our memory, as they help us create a more coherent view of the world and navigate our experiences.

Our Tendency to Distort Our Memory Serves Several Positive Purposes