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The correct answer is the reconstructive nature of memory.

The reconstructive nature of memory refers to the phenomenon wherein memories can be altered and distorted when individuals are exposed to new information about a situation after the situation has occurred. The reconstructive nature of memory is commonly seen during eyewitness testimonies when witnesses are provided information about an incident after it has already occurred.
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