Sometimes elements of several different events are combined into a unified memory.This is called _________, and is one type of encoding distortion.

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Integration occurs when multiple events are combined into a single memory, leading to a distortion in the encoding of each original event. A) Leveling refers to the simplification of details in a memory over time. B) Interpretation refers to the influence of current knowledge or expectations on the recall of past events. D) Sharpening refers to the exaggeration of details in a memory.

Sometimes Elements of Several Different Events Are Combined into a Unified