Question

How accurate are everyday memories?

Answer 1

Answer:

There are times when memory is very important. Imagine, for example, seeing a stranger for less than a minute as he committed a robbery. On average and in good circumstances, Smith said the witness would accurately pick the suspect from a lineup about 70 percent of the time. Other details may be less accurate. But whether or not you ever actually discover any small or large changes that have occurred, it's unlikely that your treasured memory is 100% accurate. Remembering is an act of storytelling, after all. And our memories are only ever as reliable as the most recent story we told ourselves