Fuzzy-trace theory

Fuzzy-trace theory is a theory about how people remember. In this theory, memories are not just simple facts that you remember, but also include things like ideas and feelings. It said that memories are made of two types of traces: verbatim traces, which are memories that are detailed and exactly like the original experience, and fuzzy traces, which are memories that are more general, with only some details included. For example, if you go to a birthday party, you can remember the verbatim trace of the colors of the decorations, the names of the people, and the things you ate. But you may also remember more general things like the feeling of fun and happiness, as well as the overall feeling of being at the party.