Jason found that he easily remembered the details of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11 because of the emotions he felt watching the devastation of New York. What function of emotions is being illustrated here?
A) prioritizing our concerns
B) making decisions
C) goal-directed behavior
D) organizing our memories
E) none of these

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Emotions can help organize our memories by linking events with specific emotional responses. In this case, Jason's strong emotions while watching the 9/11 attacks helped him easily remember the details of what he saw.

Jason Found That He Easily Remembered the Details of the Terrorist