Identifying Factors in Memory Distortion

Memory is a complex cognitive process that is prone to various forms of distortion and forgetting. Research has shown that memory can be influenced by a variety of factors, including time, context, and emotional state. In particular, some memories are more susceptible to inaccuracies than others due to the way they are encoded and retrieved. One common phenomenon affecting memory retrieval is the misinformation effect, where misleading information after an event can alter a person's memory of that event.

Given this context about memory construction and forgetting, which of the following correctly identifies a factor that does NOT contribute to the distortion of memories?