Frederick Bartlett

Frederick Bartlett was a British psychologist known for his research on memory. He emphasized that memory is not a simple recording of events but an active process shaped by our experiences, culture, and beliefs. One of his key studies involved storytelling, where participants recalled a native American tale. He found that people modified details to fit their own understanding, illustrating how memory is influenced by prior knowledge. Bartlett's work highlighted that memories are reconstructed rather than replayed, leading to a deeper understanding of how we remember and interpret information in everyday life.