modified memories

Modified memories refer to the process where existing memories are altered or updated, often through new experiences, information, or psychological influences. This can happen consciously, like recalling and reinterpreting an event, or unconsciously, through mechanisms like suggestibility or stress. While memories are generally reliable, they are also malleable and subject to change over time, which can impact how we remember and make sense of past experiences. Understanding this helps explain phenomena such as eyewitness memory errors or how beliefs and perceptions can shape our recollections.