Misattribution of memory

Misattribution of memory occurs when a person correctly remembers an event or detail but attributes it to the wrong source or context. For example, someone might remember meeting a person at a party but actually saw them elsewhere, leading to confusion about where or when the event happened. This often happens because our memories are reconstructed each time we recall them, and this process can blend details from different experiences. As a result, our brain may mistakenly assign the memory to the wrong event, person, or time, causing inaccuracies in our recollections.