When asked to reproduce or draw a picture from memory, people consistently remember scenes as being more expansive or wider than they actually are. This phenomenon is known as
A)source confusion
B)boundary extension
C)retroactive interference
D)flashbulb memory distortion

Question

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Boundary extension is a memory error where individuals remember a greater expanse in a scene than was actually viewed, often imagining parts of the scene that would logically continue outside the observed boundaries.

When Asked to Reproduce or Draw a Picture from Memory