Research suggests that our perception and memory are constructive, which means that…
A) What we perceive and remember is responsive to criticism
B) What we perceive and remember is built from sense data
C) What we perceive and remember is to some degree fabricated by our minds
D) What we perceive and remember is a merely a figment of our imaginations

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Our perception and memory are indeed constructive, meaning they are not just passive recordings of events but are actively constructed by our minds, incorporating elements of our thoughts, beliefs, and expectations. This construction process can lead to inaccuracies or distortions in how we perceive and remember events.

Research Suggests That Our Perception and Memory Are Constructive, Which