Dr Thomas Is Conducting a Research Study Examining Memory

Multiple Choice

Dr. Thomas is conducting a research study examining memory. It involves having a research assistant run into a fifth-grade classroom shouting that she has lost her pet monkey. She says that the monkey is brown and that he is wearing a red coat. One week later, the children are asked questions such as "What color hat was the monkey wearing?" Sammy answers "Blue." Why is Sammy remembering something that did not actually happen?

A) He is relying on his reconstructive memory.
B) He has very limited long-term memory capacity.
C) His sensory store perceived the color incorrectly.
D) He is having difficulty with his working memory.