Which of the following refers to the vivid images people have of what they were doing at the time we first learned of some dramatic event, such as the fall of the Berlin Wall or the events of September 11, 2001?
A) engrams
B) constructive distortions
C) flashbulb memories
D) mnemonics

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Flashbulb memories refer to the vivid and highly detailed images people have of what they were doing at the time when they first learned of some dramatic event. Engrams refer to the physical trace of a memory in the brain, constructive distortions refer to the ways in which memories can be altered or distorted over time, and mnemonics refer to techniques or strategies for improving memory recall.

Which of the Following Refers to the Vivid Images People