You Are Conducting a Study of Flashbulb Memories

question 33

Multiple Choice

You are conducting a study of flashbulb memories. "I remember it like it was yesterday," one of your research subjects tells you. How likely is this person's memory to be accurate?

• A) very likely, since he or she has an emotional connection to the memory that strengthens it and allows it to remain accurate
• B) somewhat likely, but errors in memory may be possible
• C) somewhat unlikely, since emotions cloud and distort memories
• D) very unlikely, since someone who has read about an event has better recall than someone with a flashbulb memory of it

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Definitions:

ABC Approach

A strategy in inventory management that categorizes items into three classes (A, B, and C) based on their importance and value.

Folk Wisdom

Traditional beliefs, customs, sayings, and knowledge passed down through generations, often based on common sense or experiences.

Type A

A personality typology characterized by drive, competitiveness, and a sense of urgency, often linked to stress.

Type B

describes personality traits characterized by a more relaxed, less overly competitive, and less stress-prone behavior compared to Type A personality.