When retrieving memories of a past event,we often fill in memory gaps with guesses about details.The fact that these guessed details are then incorporated into our memory of that event is most relevant to appreciating the importance of
A) anterograde amnesia.
B) automatic processing.
C) memory construction.
D) proactive interference.

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Memory construction refers to the process by which we form and retrieve memories, including the incorporation of guessed details. This phenomenon has been well-documented in research on eyewitness testimony and can have serious implications for the accuracy of our memories. Anterograde amnesia, automatic processing, and proactive interference are not directly related to the incorporation of guessed details into memory.

When Retrieving Memories of a Past Event,we Often Fill in Memory