Many people report vivid recollections of high-impact events such as the Kennedy assassination, the September 11, 2001, attacks, and the 2012 Newtown school shooting. These memories are referred to as
A) echoic memories.
B) sensory memories.
C) flashbulb memories.
D) memory traces.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

These memories are referred to as flashbulb memories, which are highly detailed and vivid recollections of events that have significant emotional and personal importance. They are believed to be the result of the amygdala's involvement in processing emotional memories.

Many People Report Vivid Recollections of High-Impact Events Such as the Kennedy