A key theme that has emerged from the memory research literature is that
A)we actively reconstruct our memories using the cues and information available to us.
B)all explicit and implicit memories are stored in the hippocampus.
C)memory illusions are evidence of serious memory problems such as Alzheimer's disease or amnesia.
D)the passage of time has little or no effect on the accuracy of our memories.

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The research suggests that our memories are not passive recordings of events, but rather we actively reconstruct them using cues and available information. This can lead to memory errors and illusions, as well as the possibility for memories to be manipulated or distorted. The hippocampus is important for memory consolidation, but not all memories are stored exclusively in this region. The accuracy of memories can be impacted by the passage of time, as well as other factors such as interference and emotional arousal. Memory illusions do not necessarily indicate serious memory problems, but rather are a normal part of the memory process.

A Key Theme That Has Emerged from the Memory Research