Memories for Highly Emotional Events Such as the Terrorist Attacks

question 121

Multiple Choice

Memories for highly emotional events such as the terrorist attacks of September 11 are known as:

• A) mood-congruent memories.
• B) episodic memories.
• C) flashbulb memories.
• D) false memories.

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Definitions:

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