: the tendency to remember only what one wants to remember
Examples of selective memory in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebWhen emotions influence one’s selective memory, a straightforward narrative becomes impossible to sustain.—Tomás Guarnaccia, Variety, 9 Aug. 2023
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