One Day After the September 11, 2001, Attacks on the World

question 4

Essay

One day after the September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center, college students were asked
questions about the experience and about a mundane event that occurred within the days prior to the attack.
Later, the students were contacted and once again asked about their memory of the two events. What did this research reveal about flashbulb memories?

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Definitions:

Weathered Rock

Rock that has undergone physical or chemical breakdown due to atmospheric or biological elements, leading to changes in texture, composition, or color.

O Horizon

The O Horizon is the uppermost layer of soil, primarily composed of organic matter such as decomposing leaves and other plant material, crucial for nutrient cycling and soil fertility.

C Horizon

The layer of soil that consists of weathered rock and little organic material, often serving as the foundation of the soil profile.

A Horizon

The top layer of soil, known as topsoil, where organic matter decays and nutrients are readily available for plants.