When retrieving memories of a past event, we often fill in memory gaps with guesses about details. The fact that these guessed details are then incorporated into our memory of that event is most relevant to appreciating the importance of
Memory Construction is the formulation of memories from our past and in the process of doing that we alter and modify them based on our assumptions. A memory from a long period might not be reported accurately again as we tend to mix it up with new events.
