Sherry is driving down the highway when she hears the familiar sound of a fire truck behind her. She immediately feels her heart race as she pulls off the road. According to Maine de Biran, Sherry has just experienced a __________.
A) mechanical memory
B) sensitive memory
C) representative memory
D) flexible memory

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Maine de Biran's theory states that sensitive memories are formed in response to a particular sensory experience or event, such as the sound of a fire truck behind Sherry causing her heart to race. Sensitive memories are often tied to specific physical sensations and emotions.

Sherry Is Driving Down the Highway When She Hears the Familiar