Sir Frederick Bartlett

Sir Frederick Bartlett was a British psychologist known for his research on memory. He studied how people recall stories and events, discovering that memory isn't like a perfect recording but is influenced by beliefs, experiences, and emotions. His work showed that when people remember, they often fill in gaps with their own interpretations, which can lead to distortions. Bartlett's insights helped us understand that memory is constructive, meaning it shapes what we remember based on current knowledge and context, rather than retrieving an exact copy of the past.