Some of the thinking in the new cognitive movement was based on a book by the British psychologist Frederick Bartlett (1886-1969). Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the views of Frederick Bartlett?
A. Our experiences during childhood are a powerful force in the development of our adult personality.
B. Memory is not an objective and accurate representation of events but rather a highly personal reconstruction based on one's own beliefs, ideas, and point of view.
C. Psychology can be a true science only if it examines observable behavior, not ideas, thoughts, feelings, or motives.
D. A detailed analysis of experience as it happens provides the most accurate glimpse into the workings of the human mind.
Answer: B
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