Richard can recall very specific and vivid details of the day his son was born. Richard's memory of this very emotional, personal event in his life is an example of what is called:
A) an implicit memory.
B) prospective memory.
C) a flashbulb memory.
D) iconic memory.

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Richard's memory of the day his son was born is a flashbulb memory, which refers to a highly detailed and vivid memory of an emotionally significant event. Flashbulb memories are typically autobiographical and tend to be very accurate in terms of details and emotions.

Richard Can Recall Very Specific and Vivid Details of the Day