Satera Was in Her Car When the Bridge Collapsed

question 230

Multiple Choice

Satera was in her car when the bridge collapsed.Her car dropped 30 feet to the ground.Although Satera experienced only scratches and brusises, this emotionally-charged event produced a very lasting and vivid flashbulb memory.Which part of the brain is responsible for intensifying this tragic memory for Satera?

• A)limbic system
• B)pons
• C)reticular formation
• D)prefrontal cortex

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