Flashbulb Memories Seem Vivid for All of the Following Reasons

question 115

Multiple Choice

Flashbulb memories seem vivid for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A)Events that form these memories are distinctive and thus are easy to retrieve.
• B)We are likely to dwell on these memories with elaborative rehearsal, forming strong networks of association in the brain.
• C)Dramatic events stimulate the brain to produce exact or photographic memories.
• D)Stress hormones released during dramatic events help to solidify memories.

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