When a person becomes highly aroused while witnessing some event like an accident or a crime, memory is likely to be __________.
A) better for central details and worse for peripheral details
B) worse for central details and better for peripheral details
C) better for both central and peripheral details
D) worse for both central and peripheral details

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When a person becomes highly aroused while witnessing some event like an accident or a crime, memory is likely to be better for central details (important, significant details) and worse for peripheral details (less important details or details on the periphery of the event). This is known as the weapon focus effect. The arousal caused by the event can lead to a narrowing of attention, causing the person to focus on the central details only.

When a Person Becomes Highly Aroused While Witnessing Some Event