What does the concept selective memory mean? (short summary and an example)

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Request for Question Clarification by livioflores-ga on 15 Jan 2003 08:24 PST

Hi!!
Please, could you define the context in where you need the answer?
It is Brain health, computer systems, society memory, etc.

Thank you.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 15 Jan 2003 12:38 PST

Hello Qpet,

Is this what you require?

"Selective memory hypothesis: Expectations act as a filter on people's
memories for past events, such that they are less likely to remember
aspects of the event that conflicted with their expectations or more
likely to remember consistent events."
http://www.uoregon.edu/~sdhodges/458emote.html

An example:

"Many young children have selective memory.  They remember that the
family is going to a favorite restaurant while they ignore the oft
repeated direction to pick up toys."
http://www.dltk-kids.com/articles/good_readers.htm


Here is an abstact of a study of selective memory:

The development of selective memory - An interaction of encoding and
retrieval inhibition
http://www.coder.or.jp/HDR/2.htm


Thanks
--Bobbie7-ga

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Clarification of Question by qpet-ga on 15 Jan 2003 19:31 PST

You got it bobbie7 !

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 15 Jan 2003 20:13 PST

Qpet,
Should I post the above clarification as the official answer?
I was not able to locate more information than the above. 
Thanks
--Bobbie7