Which of the Following Has Been Demonstrated by Researchers Who

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been demonstrated by researchers who investigated the accuracy of flashbulb memories following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001?

• A)Flashbulb memories are more vivid because they contain hallucinatory (and therefore inaccurate) details.
• B)Flashbulb memories are more vivid, and more accurate than typical memories.
• C)Flashbulb memories contain more visual information than typical memories, which makes them less accurate for semantic encoding.
• D)Flashbulb memories may be more vivid and detailed, but they are otherwise similar to other types of long-term memory.

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