A year and a half after directly experiencing a San Francisco earthquake, people had very accurate recall of where they had been and what they were doing at the time of the earthquake. Their recall best illustrates ________ memory.

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Flashbulb memory is a type of long-term memory that involves the detailed recall of an emotionally significant event. The experience of a significant earthquake is likely to create a strong emotional response, leading to vivid and accurate recall of the event even long after it happened.

A Year and a Half After Directly Experiencing a San