memory errors

Memory errors occur when the brain incorrectly encodes, stores, or retrieves information, leading to false or distorted recollections. These errors happen for various reasons, such as interference from similar memories, biases, or lapses in attention. They can cause people to remember details inaccurately, forget important information, or even create entirely false memories. While normal, these errors highlight the imperfect nature of human memory, which is influenced by cognitive and emotional factors. Understanding this helps explain why our memories are not always completely reliable, and why recollections can sometimes differ from actual events.