Joseph, an American from Chicago, was 10 years old when he heard the news of 9/11 in his fourth-grade class.The data suggest that when asked about this memory now, Joseph will:
A)report a highly confident memory of where he was when he heard the news.
B)be unable to report a memory because of his young age at the time of the event.
C)report a completely accurate memory, but his confidence will be quite low.
D)will show flashbulb-like symptoms of childhood amnesia.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Flashbulb memories, such as those formed during significant public or personal events, are vivid and detailed recollections of where one was and what one was doing when they heard about the event. Despite potential inaccuracies over time, individuals often report these memories with high confidence. Joseph's age at the time of 9/11 and the nature of the event suggest he would likely have a highly confident memory of where he was when he heard the news, fitting the characteristics of a flashbulb memory.

Joseph, an American from Chicago, Was 10 Years Old When