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YEHUDE HUAYHUA JURADO
on Nov 20, 2024Verified
Seventeen years later, Cedric still remembers the space shuttle Challenger disaster as if it had just happened. This is an example of__________
A) eidetic memory.
B) flashbulb memory.
C) photo recall.
D) consequentiality.
Flashbulb Memory
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.
Space Shuttle Challenger
The NASA space shuttle that tragically broke apart shortly after its launch in 1986 due to a failure in one of its solid rocket boosters.
Disaster
A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
- Gain an understanding of flashbulb memories and determine illustrative examples.
Verified Answer
CB
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of flashbulb memories and determine illustrative examples.