memory update theory

Memory update theory suggests that our memories are not fixed but are flexible and can be modified whenever we recall them. Each time we remember a memory, it becomes temporarily malleable, allowing new information or perspectives to be integrated. This process can lead to changes in how we recall the event later. Essentially, every act of remembering is an opportunity for our memories to be "updated" or altered, meaning our past experiences are shaped and reshaped over time based on new insights, emotions, or information.