Emotionally charged events that arrest public interest, like the attacks of September 11, 2001, tend to be remembered as

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Flashbulb memories are memories that are formed when an event is perceived to be emotionally significant and are characterized by detailed, vivid, and long-lasting recollections of the circumstances surrounding the event. The attacks of September 11, 2001, fall under this category as they were emotionally charged events that arrested public interest, resulting in the formation of flashbulb memories.

Emotionally Charged Events That Arrest Public Interest, Like the Attacks