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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Psychology practice

How does Bartlett's (1932) study contribute to our understanding of memory?

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How does Bartlett's (1932) study contribute to our understanding of memory?.

  1. A.It shows that memory capacity is unlimited.
  2. B.It demonstrates that memory is a passive recording of events.
  3. C.It highlights how memory is an active, reconstructive process influenced by prior knowledge.
  4. D.It proves that short-term memory lasts for exactly 18-30 seconds.

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