Memory Reconstruction

Definition

Memory reconstruction refers to the process of piecing together fragments of memories in order to form a coherent whole. Memories are not stored like video recordings but rather reconstructed based on available information and past experiences.

Related terms

Schema Theory:

This theory suggests that we organize knowledge into mental frameworks called schemas, which influence how we encode and retrieve information.

Source Monitoring Error: It occurs when we misremember the source of a memory or confuse imagined events with real ones.

Flashbulb Memory:

These are vivid and detailed memories associated with emotionally significant events but can still be subject to errors during reconstruction.