The Adaptive Nature of Memory and Its Illusions

In this article I discuss how false memories do not always have to be associated with negative outcomes. Indeed, under some circumstances, memory illusions, like other illusions more generally, can have positive consequences. I discuss these consequences in the context of the adaptive function of me...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Current directions in psychological science : a journal of the American Psychological Society 2011-10, Vol.20 (5), p.312-315
1. Verfasser:	Howe, Mark L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adults Behavior Biological and medical sciences Cognitive processes Cognitive psychology Evolution False memory Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Human Illusion Learning. Memory Magicians Memory Optical illusions Physical fitness Predators Problem solving Psychology Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Social attribution, perception and cognition Social psychology
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