"Remembering: A Study in Experimental and Social Psychology"

"Remembering: A Study in Experimental and Social Psychology" by Sir Frederic Bartlett explores how people recall memories and the factors that influence this process. Bartlett emphasizes that memory is not a perfect reproduction of past events; instead, it is reconstructive, shaped by social contexts and individual experiences. He conducted experiments showing that memories can be distorted by cultural expectations and personal biases. Through this work, Bartlett highlights the importance of understanding memory as a complex interplay of psychological processes rather than a straightforward retrieval of information.