Researchers who investigated the accuracy of flashbulb memories following the 9/11 terrorist attacks found that
A) there were no appreciable differences between subjects flashbulb memories and their everyday memories in consistency over time, but participants viewed their everyday memories as more accurate.
B) immediate memories were accurate, but 6 weeks later over 40% of individuals showed major memory distortions in their flashbulb memories.
C) there were appreciable differences between subjects flashbulb memories and their everyday memories in consistency over time, participants correctly viewed their flashbulb memories as more accurate.
D) there were no appreciable differences between subjects flashbulb memories and their everyday memories in consistency over time, but participants viewed their flashbulb memories as more accurate.

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Research has shown that while flashbulb memories are not necessarily more consistent over time compared to everyday memories, people tend to believe that their flashbulb memories are more accurate.

Researchers Who Investigated the Accuracy of Flashbulb Memories Following the 9/11