When a memory of an extremely emotional event is recalled in rich detail,it is referred to as a:
A) reconstructed memory.
B) proactive memory.
C) flashbulb memory.
D) semantic memory.

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A flashbulb memory is a highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard. It is a clear, persistent, and long-lasting memory of a surprising and consequential event that is often associated with a location, and can be retrieved easily and quickly.

When a Memory of an Extremely Emotional Event Is Recalled