Jim's Memory: A Very Inaccurate Memory?

Everyone of us can probably recall a specific memory like it happened yesterday. As you keep reminding yourself of that memory, you begin to be more confident that it was the original memory. But as many studies have proven, memories are only reconstructed, not reproduced. In this situation, Jim was faced with a similar scenario which included other factors as well. Although, a flashbulb memory triggered a detailed and vivid memory of a moment in Jim’s life, it is highly possible that it could be a very inaccurate memory of his experience.
One of the reasons why Jim’s memory is highly inaccurate is because of the decay/disuse theory. Essentially, this theory states that memories have been proven to fade over time. If we don’t constantly and continuously remind ourselves about a specific memory, the memory can be forgotten or altered. An example would be learning in school. Sometimes, students forget material that was learned and professors are required to reteach or remind students about the content. In Jim’s case , his memory was recalled from
An example would be the misinformation effect. If Jim’s parents or siblings recalled a slightly different memory than Jim, and shared what they remembered to Jim, it could affect Jim’s memory even though he was there himself. The fact that Jim was given misleading information about the event could alter his own memory of the event. He could be inclined to alter his memories since his siblings and parents are also reliable sources. Another example of how recreating a situation can alter memories, is how Jim was able to recall this event. It’s extremely important of how Jim was approached and interviewed because misleading phrases or questions can lead to inaccurate memories. It can cause Jim to doubt about the origin of the memory just by how a question is presented. Not only can this alter a memory, but it can implant a random piece of information that wasn’t there