Flashbulb Memories Feel Very Real, and People Think They Can

question 79

Multiple Choice

Flashbulb memories feel very real, and people think they can remember them down to the smallest detail. Research on the accuracy of flashbulb memories indicates that

• A) this is true. Flashbulb memories are highly accurate and are not likely to be forgotten over time.
• B) this is false. Due to the highly emotional nature of flashbulb memories, they are usually forgotten quickly.
• C) this is false. When comparing people's memories with independent records of actual events, people's memories are often wrong.
• D) this is true for younger adults but not for older adults.

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