
ERIC Number: EJ414087
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Publication Date: 1990
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On Bias in Autobiographical Recall: Retrospective Adjustments Following Disconfirmed Expectations.
Conway, Michael
Journal of Social Psychology, v130 n2 p183-89 Apr 1990
Tests hypothesis that people recall their expectations in ways that are consistent with outcomes. Finds that autobiographical recall may be generally reconstructive and potentially biased. Canadian students reported their preparations and expectations for an undergraduate examination. Observes that more than 90 percent of the students did not receive their expected grades. (NL)
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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