At a family reunion, Uncle Joe told a story about his childhood. Which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?
A) His story is accurate, as if he had taken an exact photograph of the event.
B) His story will be identical to his older brother's recollection.
C) He stores and retrieves information about the event in a computer-like way.
D) His story presents a somewhat distorted impression of the event.

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Memory is not perfect and can be influenced by a variety of factors such as time, emotion, and perception. It is possible that Uncle Joe's story may present a somewhat distorted impression of the event due to these factors. Additionally, it is unlikely that his story will be identical to his older brother's recollection as everyone remembers and interprets events differently. Finally, while some people may have a more photographic memory style, it is rare for anyone to store and retrieve information in a completely computer-like way.

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