Reconstruction (schema)theory states that in long-term memory,we are likely to store:
A) the gist,or general idea of the information.
B) the procedural details but not the semantic details.
C) only the episodic details.
D) information in vivid detail.

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Reconstruction theory suggests that we are more likely to store the general idea or gist of information in long-term memory, rather than vivid details or semantic details. This is because our brain prioritizes important information and summarizes it into a more simplified form for easier recall.

Reconstruction (Schema)theory States That in Long-Term Memory,we Are Likely to Store