Flashbulb Memories Are

question 59

Multiple Choice

Flashbulb memories are:

• A)eidetic memories.
• B)clear and vivid memories of where one was and what one was doing when a special event occurred.
• C)photographic memories.
• D)visual images that are extremely difficult to describe.

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Definitions:

Stage 2 Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by the presence of sleep spindles and K complexes, representing a deeper sleep than stage 1 and accounting for approximately 50% of sleep time in adults.

Beta Wave

A type of brainwave pattern associated with active, alert cognition and wakefulness.

Alpha Wave

Brain waves detected by an electroencephalogram that indicate a state of relaxation or calmness, typically present when a person is awake but relaxed.

Theta Wave

A type of brainwave pattern associated with sleep, deep relaxation, and some stages of meditation, usually in the frequency range of 4-8 Hz.