Reyna won an Olympic gold medal many years ago.Yet,she can still recall with great detail and vividness standing on the podium,medal in hand.This is an example of a(n)__________ memory.
A)constructive
B)photographic
C)flashbulb
D)iconic

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The scenario described suggests that Reyna is recalling a highly emotional and significant event from her life. Flashbulb memory is a type of long-term memory that encodes highly emotional and vivid information related to a significant event. Therefore, option C, flashbulb memory, is the best choice. Option A, constructive memory, refers to the process of filling in gaps in memory with plausible information, and is not applicable here. Option B, photographic memory, refers to the ability to recall information in great detail, such as an image or words, without significant effort. However, it is still debated whether such a phenomenon is real or not. Option D, iconic memory, refers to a sensory memory store that briefly holds visual sensory information before it is processed further, and is therefore not relevant here.

Reyna Won an Olympic Gold Medal Many Years Ago