Based on studies of reconstructive memory, which of the following individuals would most people report as being guilty of theft despite evidence to the contrary?
A) a young woman with no criminal history
B) a young man who has received one traffic ticket
C) an older married man
D) a younger married man
E) a member of a street gang

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Studies on reconstructive memory suggest that people are more likely to remember events in a way that fits their stereotypes and biases. A member of a street gang (E) fits the stereotype of someone who might commit a crime like theft, leading to a higher likelihood of being incorrectly remembered as guilty despite evidence to the contrary.

Based on Studies of Reconstructive Memory, Which of the Following