Which of the following statements characterizes the schema theory of memory?

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The schema theory of memory suggests that we reconstruct past events using our existing knowledge and expectations, which can lead to distortions in our memory. This contrasts with the idea that memory encoding is always accurate and reliable (Choice D). People do not store and retrieve data in the same way as a computer (Choice A), and while memories may involve visual imagery and other sensory details, they are not exact replicas of past events (Choice C).

Which of the Following Statements Characterizes the Schema Theory of Memory