Lashley's theory of memory was not right, but neither was it completely wrong.

拉什利的记忆理论是不正确的，但也不是完全错误的。

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Memory also appears to play a role in imagining what someone else might be feeling, known as theory of mind, which is helpful in deciding how to behave in unfamiliar social situations, such as going to a party with a new group of friends or starting a job.

WSJ: Memory: Research Finds Links Between Recall, Future Planning