The multitude of memories with a dash of metacognition: A psychological perspective
(2025) Memory Studies — Vol. 18, n° 3, p. 641-654 (2025)
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- Psychologists have generally focused on memory from a very narrow perspective: an individual, alone with their thoughts, remembering their own personal past. Yet, our memory is an eclectic mix of autobiographical details, vicarious memories, stories from our friends and family, general knowledge, and filled-in blanks with imagination. It is indeed a reconstructive process, yet I want to argue that this reconstruction is social, collective, and extended. The excerpt studied here serves as a rich example of the multitude of memory, and how they collide and intertwine within a single narrative to bring meaning to a particular past. I will propose a critical reflection on the way cognitive psychologists generally approach the concept of memory and how micro-analysis can help broaden this perspective. Finally, I will reflect on my particular position in the context of this special issue.
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Cordonnier, A. (2025). The multitude of memories with a dash of metacognition: A psychological perspective. Memory Studies, 18(3), 641-654. https://doi.org/10.1177/17506980251330535 (Original work published 2025)