How Is a Flashbulb Memory Different from a Regular Memory

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Multiple Choice

How is a flashbulb memory different from a regular memory?

• A) It is more accurate.
• B) It is less detailed.
• C) It represents one frozen moment in time, like a photograph.
• D) Participants are more confident in its accuracy.

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Definitions:

Penfield and Freud

Refers to no direct association as Penfield was a neurosurgeon known for his work on the human brain, and Freud was a psychoanalyst famous for his theories on the unconscious mind; however, both contributed significantly to the understanding of human psychology.

Short-term Memory

A component of human memory system capable of holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Cognitive Dissonance

The distress felt by a person due to the presence of two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values within their mind simultaneously.

Long-term Memory

A type of memory responsible for the storage of information over an extended period, ranging from days to decades.