The weapon focus effect is __________.
A)when the presence of a weapon causes you to retrieve violence-related memories
B)the inability to focus on a weapon present in a scene because it is so aversive
C)the inverse of tunnel memories
D)poorer memory for other event details when a weapon is present

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The weapon focus effect is when the presence of a weapon causes poorer memory for other event details, as attention is focused on the weapon. Option A is incorrect because it refers to retrieval of violence-related memories, which is not necessarily a part of the weapon focus effect. Option B is incorrect because weapon aversion is not a defining characteristic of the weapon focus effect. Option C is not a recognized concept in psychology.

The Weapon Focus Effect Is __________