Memories of a Memory
Have you ever witnessed something amazing, shocking or surprising and found when describing the event that your story seems to change the more you tell it? Have you ever experienced a time when you couldn't really describe something you saw in a way that others could understand? If so, you may understand why some experts think eyewitness testimony is unreliable as evidence in scientific inquiries and trials. New insights into human memory suggest human memories are really a mixture of many non-factual things.

First, memory is vague. Imagine your room at home or a classroom you see every day. Most likely, you could describe the room very generally. You could name the color of the walls, the floors, the decorations. But the image you describe will never be as specific or detailed as if you were looking at the actual room. Memory tends to save a blurry image of what we have seen rather than specific details. So when a witness tries to identify someone, her brain may recall that the person was tall, but not be able to say how tall when faced with several tall people. There are lots of different kinds of "tall."

Second, memory uses general knowledge to fill in gaps. Our brains reconstruct events and scenes when we remember something. To do this, our brains use other memories and other stories when there are gaps. For example, one day at a library you go to quite frequently, you witness an argument between a library patron and one of the librarians. Later, when telling a friend about the event, your brain may remember a familiar librarian behind the desk rather than the actual participant simply because it is recreating a familiar scene. In effect, your brain is combining memories to help you tell the story.

Third, your memory changes over time. It also changes the more you retell the story. Documented cases have shown eyewitnesses adding detail to testimony that could not have been known at the time of the event. Research has also shown that the more a witness's account is told, the less accurate it is. You may have noticed this yourself. The next time you are retelling a story, notice what you add, or what your brain wants to add, to the account. You may also notice that you drop certain details from previous tellings of the story.

With individual memories all jumbled up with each other, it is hard to believe we ever know anything to be true. Did you really break your mother's favorite vase when you were three? Was that really your father throwing rocks into the river with you when you were seven? The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed. When it comes to memory, however, we may want to start carrying video cameras if we want to record the true picture.

Which line from the text most clearly explains the main idea of the final paragraph? (5 points)

Group of answer choices

With individual memories all jumbled up

It is hard to believe we ever know anything

The human brain may be quite remarkable indeed

We may want to start carrying video cameras

Answer:

I think it would be D

Sorry if its incorrect

Explanation:

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Scientists are studying a new organism that was recently discovered. The organism

was observed and was found to have the following characteristics: (picture down below)



What is the best classification for the new organism?


A) Fungi


B) Plants


C) Animals


D) Bacteria

SPACE!
Describe each of the following.
a. Nebula-
b. Protostar-
c. Red Giant-
d. White Dwarf-
e. Red Super Giant-
f. Supernova-
g. Neutron Star-
h. Black Hole-

The characteristics of an organism are listed below (the picture below)

In which kingdom would the organism be classified?

A) Animalia

B) Bacteria

C) Archaea

D) Plantae

(NO LINKS) Nick hypothesizes that wax has a higher melting point than chocolate. How can Nick test his hypothesis?
A.
Measure the volume and weight of samples of wax and chocolate and calculate their densities.
B.
Heat equal masses of wax and chocolate and measure their temperatures when they start to melt.
C.
Use Mohs Hardness Scale to test how easily wax and chocolate can be scratched.
D.
Heat samples of wax and chocolate and use a stopwatch to time how long it takes until they start to melt.

What molecule does the mitochondria break down?
Group of answer choices

lipid

glucose

protein

starch

The granite was helpful in helping the team find the lowest gravity spot because of its low

Read the scientific question below.

"Is air pollution related to lichen growth?"

What is a likely hypothesis for the question? (5 points)

a
Air pollution must affect lichen growth.

b
No, air pollution does not affect lichen growth.

c
If air pollution is high, then lichen growth is high.

d
If air pollution is high, then lung disorder cases are high.

The characteristics of a particular organism are listed below. (The Picture)

In which kingdom should this organism be classified?

A) Eubacteria
B) Animalia
C) Plantae
D) Fungi

Which type of succession (primary or secondary) is going to have the biggest impact on an ecosystem?

The idea that a species that is best suited for a particular environment will survive and reproduce is called: a. evolution c. adaptation b. natural selection d. species diversity

how can you explain what you know about the heavily muscled cows with what you have learned about mutations, patterns of inheritance, incomplete dominance, sexaul reproduction, selective breeding and transferring of genetic information?

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Use examples to explain how the hydrosphere interacts with two other of Earth's spheres. Explain the interaction for each using complete sentences. (7 points)

2 . Use examples to explain how the atmosphere interacts with two other of Earth's spheres. Explain the interaction for each using complete sentences.

Brainliest Compare and contrast fibrous, tap, and water root systems.

Which of the following is an example of an active transport mechanism?
protein channel
sodium-potassium pump
potassium channel
facilitated diffusion

which best summarizes organ systems


a. a group of organelles working together to perform a certain job
b. a group of tissues working to perform a certain job
c. a group of Organs working to perform a certain job
d. a group of cells working together to perform a certain job​

List three parts of the scientific definition of the word "population."

What is the greenhouse effect?

Here are six breeds of dogs and the various abilities based upon their preferred characteristics. Some traits were deemed more important than others, over time, producing the variety you see here.

Use this chart of information to aid in your decision making with the task below.

Reflect again on competitive relationships. What would happen if the factor became more abundant or unrestricted?

Mutations that are not helpful usually __________________.

A. die with that generation

B. live longer and reproduce

C have an advantage

D. are caused by acquired characteristics

What is the main cause of poor air quality and acid rain in Shenandoah national park?
Sulfur and nitrous oxides from coal burning and automobiles

Carbon dioxide and methane from automobiles and coal burning along the Ohio river

Organic compounds from automobiles and coal burning along the Ohio river

Methane and CFCs from automobiles and coal burning along the Ohio river

Based on the dichotomous key, what type of tree did this leaf come from?

Horse chestnut
Ginkgo
Honey Locust
Black maple

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An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms is called a(n) a. aquaculture. b. sustainable yield. c. fishery. d. neritic zone.

There is more biodiversity

SPACE! What is a main sequence star? What event causes a star to leave the main sequence?

What process of the carbon cycle is likely causing the increase in carbon dioxide levels shown in the graph below?
OMGGG PLEASEE HELPP

List two ecosystems and their features. Make sure to list at least three features of each ecosystem.

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What happens when a parking lot is built in a wetlands area?


Less precipitation occurs in the area because it has no place to be absorbed by the ground.


The wetlands area moves to a new location alongside the parking lot.


Runoff carrying pollutants, organic material and excess nutrients flows directly into lakes and rivers.


Rain percolates through the pavement into the ground below, causing cracks in the pavement.

I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST IF ANSWER IS CORRECT! Hurry I cant leave this exam!
Which of the following most likely happens when we exercise?

The heart rate slows down because the blood vessels have less blood to circulate.
The heart rate slows down because the blood vessels have more blood to circulate.
The heart pumps faster so that the blood vessels can carry more oxygen to some cells.
The heart pumps faster so that the blood vessels can carry more carbon dioxide to some cells.