As Part of a Memory Experiment Ralph Watched an Emotionally

question 112

Multiple Choice

As part of a memory experiment Ralph watched an emotionally arousing video of an automobile accident. At a later time he was tested on his ability to recall details from the video. If he is like most participants who release stress hormones during emotional arousal, his memory consolidation will:

• A)be enhanced.
• B)be disrupted.
• C)not be affected.
• D)decay gradually over time.

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Definitions:

Flashbulb Memories

Highly detailed, vivid memories of a moment or event that are believed to be encoded in the brain as a result of the emotional significance or shock of the event.

Weaver

A term that could refer to an individual who creates fabric by weaving fiber, or metaphorically to someone who combines elements into a cohesive whole; without specific context, a broader definition cannot be provided accurately.

Encoding

The cognitive process(es) by which information is translated into a mental or internal representation and stored.

False Memory

A psychological phenomenon where a person recalls something that did not happen or recalls it differently from the way it actually happened.