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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Psychology practice

What was the main finding of Bartlett's 'War of the Ghosts' study regarding memory recall?

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What was the main finding of Bartlett's 'War of the Ghosts' study regarding memory recall?.

  1. A.Participants recalled the story with perfect accuracy due to its unusual nature.
  2. B.Memory recall improves significantly over time.
  3. C.Memories are often reconstructed, leading to distortions and alterations to fit cultural schemas.
  4. D.Short-term memory capacity is much larger than previously thought.

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