Misty and Elliot were reminiscing about their first date.Misty was convinced that they went out for Mexican food and then saw a Tom Cruise movie; Elliot was convinced that it was Chinese food, followed by an Arnold Schwarzenegger movie.(In reality, they had hamburgers and then saw a movie starring Kevin Costner.) Based on what is known about memory errors, you should conclude that the different recollections that Misty and Elliot have of their first date illustrate:
A)memory reconstruction
B)implicit memory readjustment
C)proactive interference
D)state-dependent memory

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The different recollections of Misty and Elliot about their first date illustrate memory reconstruction, which is a type of memory error in which people actively reconstruct memories based on their expectations, prior knowledge, and beliefs. It is common for people to make errors in remembering events, especially when there is a time gap between the event and the recall. Misty and Elliot's different recollections are likely due to their expectations and biases about what they ate and what movie they saw based on their personal preferences and experiences.

Misty and Elliot Were Reminiscing About Their First Date