The Seven Sins of Memory

The Seven Sins of Memory describe common ways our memory can fail or distort over time. They include: transient forgetting (slight loss over time), absent-mindedness (lapses due to distraction), blocking (temporary inability to recall), misattribution (mixing up details), suggestibility (changing memories based on outside influences), bias (memories affected by current feelings or beliefs), and persistence (unwanted memories that intrude). These "sins" highlight that memory is not a perfect record but rather a dynamic process susceptible to errors and influence, revealing both its strengths and vulnerabilities.