Satera was in her car when the bridge collapsed. Her car dropped 30 feet to the ground. Although Satera experienced only scratches and bruises, this emotionally charged event produced a very lasting and vivid flashbulb memory. Which part of her brain is responsible for intensifying Satera's horrifying memory?

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The limbic system, particularly the amygdala within it, plays a crucial role in processing emotions and is responsible for intensifying the emotional aspects of memories, such as the flashbulb memory experienced by Satera.

Satera Was in Her Car When the Bridge Collapsed