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Narrative Construction in Human Memory: How Stories Shape Memory Formation

In the popular imagination, memory is often likened to a high-definition video recorder. However, decades of cognitive research suggest a far more complex and creative process. Human memory is not merely a record of facts; it is a constructive process that relies heavily on narrative, transforming raw data into meaningful patterns.

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How Memory Shapes Personal and Cultural Identity: A Psychological Analysis

To understand the human sense of self, one must first understand the architecture of memory. Identity is rarely a static trait; rather, it is a continuous narrative constructed from the fragments of our past. From a psychological perspective, memory serves as the glue that binds a disparate series of biological moments into a coherent “I.”

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