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Beyond the correspondence metaphor: When accuracy cannot be assessed

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  04 February 2010

Ian R. Newby
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaN2L 3G1. irnewby@watarts.uwaterloo.ca; mross@watarts.uwaterloo.ca
Michael Ross
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaN2L 3G1. irnewby@watarts.uwaterloo.ca; mross@watarts.uwaterloo.ca

Abstract

Koriat & Goldsmith propose that the correspondence metaphor captures the essence of everyday memory research. We suggest that correspondence is often not at issue because objective assessments of everyday events are frequently lacking. In these cases, other questions arise, such as how individuals evaluate the validity of memories and the significance they attach to those evaluations.

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Open Peer Commentary
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1996

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