Satera was in her car when the bridge collapsed.Her car dropped 30 feet to the ground.Although Satera experienced only scratches and bruises, this emotionally-charged event produced a very lasting and vivid flashbulb memory.Which part of her brain is responsible for intensifying this horrifying memory for Satera?
A) limbic system
B) pons
C) reticular formation
D) prefrontal cortex

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The limbic system is responsible for emotions and memory formation, and is likely the part of Satera's brain that intensified her emotional response and vivid memory of the bridge collapse.

Satera Was in Her Car When the Bridge Collapsed