factors affecting memory accuracy

• when we retrieve our memories we use our pre existing schemas to help fill in all the missing gaps
• schemas


  this can cause us to incorrectly modify memories to be more consistent with our schema
• leading questions


  questions that suggest a particular answer is correct can influence our memory recall and lead to false memories
• post event discussion


  can influence how we remember things, other people have own interpretations of what happened
• anxiety


  can influence memory and accuracy in two ways
• anxiety


  if people feel a little bit anxious their accuracy gets better
• anxiety


  if people feel very anxious their accuracy gets worse