Which of the following scenarios best illustrates a flashbulb memory?
A)Isabel remembers the day her first baby was born.
B)Anna recalls the inner workings of a calculator.
C)Eva remembers how to ride a bike.
D)Ivan recalls what he had for breakfast.

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A flashbulb memory is a vivid and detailed memory of an emotionally significant event that occurred in a person's life. The birth of Isabel's first baby would be a significant and emotional event that would likely produce a flashbulb memory. The other options do not involve emotionally significant events and would not be classified as flashbulb memories.

Which of the Following Scenarios Best Illustrates a Flashbulb Memory