Spencer witnessed an automobile accident.After the accident, one of the bystanders casually mentioned that the driver was probably intoxicated.Even though the driver had not been drinking, and had never crossed the center line, when Spencer is describing the accident to the police, he states that the car had been "weaving all over the road" just before the accident.Based on what is known about memory errors, you should conclude that Spencer's faulty recall is the result of:
A)implicit memory readjustment
B)proactive interference
C)memory reconstruction
D)state-dependent memory

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Spencer's faulty recall appears to be the result of memory reconstruction, where his brain has filled gaps in his memory with what he thought might have happened, based on what he had heard from the bystander. This demonstrates how memory can be altered and changed based on external factors even if they are not true.

Spencer Witnessed an Automobile Accident