Research on memory consolidation suggests that when we retrieve an old memory:
A)we cannot update it even if we have newer information.
B)it will become harder to remember in the future.
C)it is maintained exactly as it was when it was encoded and stored.
D)we can modify it by integrating new information into it.

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Research on memory reconsolidation has shown that when we retrieve an old memory, it becomes temporarily labile or unstable and can be modified by integrating new information into it. This process is called reconsolidation and allows for the updating and modification of old memories.

Research on Memory Consolidation Suggests That When We Retrieve an Old