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What is the term used to describe the way our memories are continually revised and rewritten as new information is obtained?
What is the term used to describe the way our memories are continually revised and rewritten as new information is obtained?
How do current feelings about a partner influence what people remember about their shared past?
How do current feelings about a partner influence what people remember about their shared past?
What is the result of partners misremembering their past in a positive way?
What is the result of partners misremembering their past in a positive way?
What do contented lovers tend to recall about their past relationships?
What do contented lovers tend to recall about their past relationships?
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What is the outcome of reconstructive memory on our perception of our relationships?
What is the outcome of reconstructive memory on our perception of our relationships?
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What happens when partners are unhappy and their relationship is failing?
What happens when partners are unhappy and their relationship is failing?
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What is the pattern of recalling recent improvement in relationships that has not occurred?
What is the pattern of recalling recent improvement in relationships that has not occurred?
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What is the ultimate outcome of reconstructive memory on our relationships?
What is the ultimate outcome of reconstructive memory on our relationships?
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Study Notes
Memory and Relationships
- Our memories are not always faithful representations of past events, as they can be edited and updated with new information.
- This phenomenon is known as reconstructive memory, where memories are continually revised and rewritten as new information is obtained.
Influence on Relationships
- Partners' current feelings about each other can influence what they remember about their shared past.
- If currently happy, people tend to forget past disappointments, while if unhappy, they underestimate how happy and loving they used to be.
Misremembering and Optimism
- Misremembering the past can help partners remain optimistic about their future.
- Contented lovers often recall having had some problems in the past, but things have recently gotten better, making them happier now than they used to be.
Patterns of Memory in Relationships
- Couples often report that their relationships have recently improved, even when their satisfaction with each other is gradually eroding.
- This pattern of remembering recent improvement in their partnerships that has not occurred helps people remain happier than they might otherwise be.
Memory and Subsequent Behavior
- Our memories influence our subsequent behavior and emotions in our intimate relationships.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of reconstructive memory, how our memories can be edited and updated, and the difference between what happened in the past and what we know now.
