Richard Can Recall Very Specific and Vivid Details of the Day

question 422

Multiple Choice

Richard can recall very specific and vivid details of the day his son was born. Richard's memory of this very emotional, personal event in his life is an example of what is called:

• A) an implicit memory.
• B) prospective memory.
• C) a flashbulb memory.
• D) iconic memory.

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Definitions:

Carboxylic Acids

Organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group (-COOH), which imparts acidic properties to the molecule.

Resonance Stabilization

A concept in chemistry where the bonding in molecules or ions can be shown by several equivalent electron dot structures (resonance structures), leading to a stabilization of the molecule.

Carboxylate Ion

A negatively charged ion (anion) that results from the deprotonation of a carboxylic acid's hydroxyl group.

Strongest Acid

Refers to an acid with the highest tendency to donate a proton (H+) in a solution, often having a very low pH value.