People often distort their memories by using ______________ to organize information in ways that fit in with their expectations and assumptions about the world.
A)selective amnesia
B)retroactive interference
C)journaling
D)schemas

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Schemas are cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information. They are used to make sense of the world and can lead to distortions in memory when people fit new information into existing schemas, even if it means altering or misremembering details to make them fit.

People Often Distort Their Memories by Using ______________ to Organize