Neuroscientist Dr. James Park argues that human memory is reconstructive rather than reproductive—we rebuild memories each time rather than replaying recordings.
Which memory research finding would best support Park's reconstruction claim?
Memory is complex
People sometimes forget
Participants could be given false memories of childhood events through suggestion; real memories changed based on post-event information; and brain scans showed construction rather than retrieval processes—proving memories are built, not played back
Memory decline with age
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. False memories + information incorporation + neural construction proves rebuilding.
💡 Strategy: Reconstruction claims need evidence of memory malleability and construction processes.