Elaine is writing a paper about reactions to the tragedy that occurred at the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001.She interviews ten of her classmates and asks them to remember that day.She is surprised to learn that nearly all of the students she interviewed offer very detailed, vivid accounts of where they were and what they were doing when they first learned of the terrorist attacks.Elaine has discovered that most of her classmates have _____ of September 11, 2001.
A)a repressed memory
B)a flashbulb memory
C)implicit but not explicit memories
D)extrasensory perception

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Flashbulb memories are highly detailed and vivid memories of events that are emotionally significant and personally relevant. The events are often unexpected and surprising, and the memory is usually triggered by a later reminder of the event. The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were a highly emotional and significant event for many people, and therefore, it is likely that they would have formed flashbulb memories of that day.

Elaine Is Writing a Paper About Reactions to the Tragedy