Dory Is a First-Year Psychology Student at Carleton University and Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

Dory is a first-year psychology student at Carleton University and is often teased for having a terrible memory. Dory is famous for not paying attention to details and not being able to remember crucial information when she needs it. After taking a first-year psychology course and learning more about memory, Dory is motivated to figure out how to begin remembering more.
-In one of her classes,Dory learns all about flashbulb memories and is surprised she has one,as well.Which of the following is likely to be Dory's flashbulb memory

• A) Suddenly remembering she was sexually abused as a child.
• B) The sense that something she is actively trying to remember is just out of reach.
• C) A vivid memory of eating Fruit Loops cereal when her parents told her they were getting a divorce.
• D) Remembering a lot of facts about dogs she picked up by raising a puppy.

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Definitions:

Episodic Memory

A category of long-term memory that involves the recollection of specific events, situations, and experiences, including the context and emotions associated with them.

Semantic

Relating to meaning in language or logic, particularly the relationship between signs and symbols and what they represent.

Episodic

Related to or consisting of distinct and separate parts or events, often used in the context of memory to describe personal experiences that can be explicitly stated.

Procedural

Related to processes and methods of performing tasks, often implying a sequence of actions or steps.