"Flashbulb" memories of highly emotional events have what characteristic?
They are accurate but not detailed or confident.They are accurate but not detailed or confident.
A)They are detailed and confident but not always accurate.
B)They are accurate but not detailed or confident.
C)They are detailed, confident, and accurate.
D)They are neither detailed, confident, nor accurate.

Question

​"Flashbulb" memories of highly emotional events have what characteristic?
They are accurate but not detailed or confident.They are accurate but not detailed or confident.
A)They are detailed and confident but not always accurate.
B)​They are accurate but not detailed or confident.
C)​They are detailed, confident, and accurate.
D)​They are neither detailed, confident, nor accurate.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Flashbulb memories are highly detailed, vivid snapshots of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard, but studies have shown that despite the confidence individuals may have in the accuracy of these memories, they are not always accurate.

​"Flashbulb" Memories of Highly Emotional Events Have What Characteristic

"Flashbulb" Memories of Highly Emotional Events Have What Characteristic