Hirst and Colleagues' Study of Flashbulb Memories for the Events

question 1

Multiple Choice

Hirst and colleagues' study of flashbulb memories for the events of September 11 showed that participants' memory for ______ details fell sharply while memory for ______ details was better preserved.

• A)event;personal
• B)personal;event
• C)minor;major
• D)major;minor

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Definitions:

Condemnation Proceeds

Financial compensation received when property is taken by a government authority through eminent domain.

Recognized Gain

The amount of profit that is realized from the sale of assets that must be reported for tax purposes.

Adjusted Basis

The original cost of a property adjusted for factors such as depreciation or improvements, used to calculate capital gains or losses for tax purposes.

Recognized Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset that must be reported for tax purposes.