Paige says the birthday party she just attended was a lot of fun: "We played games, had cake and ice cream, and got goodie bags." In reality, the ice cream was served with a brownie and not birthday cake. Which of the following is likely responsible for Paige's inaccurate memory?

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Paige's memory may have been influenced by her birthday party schema, which is a mental framework that includes typical elements of a birthday party, such as cake. This schema could lead her to inaccurately recall having cake even though it was not served.

Paige Says the Birthday Party She Just Attended Was a Lot