CEFR C1

malleable memory

noun phrase

Meaning

The tendency for memories to be altered, distorted, or rewritten over time, often influenced by new information or suggestions.

Examples

Research shows that malleable memory can lead to the creation of false recollections.
Therapists must be careful not to implant false memories due to malleable memory.

Synonyms: plastic memory, suggestible memory, unreliable memory

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malleable memory (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈmæliəbəl ˈmɛməri

Definition

The tendency for memories to be altered, distorted, or rewritten over time, often influenced by new information or suggestions.

Examples

Research shows that malleable memory can lead to the creation of false recollections.
Therapists must be careful not to implant false memories due to malleable memory.
The legal system is grappling with the implications of malleable memory in eyewitness testimony.

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