Consistency, Consolidation, and Cognition in Autobiographical Memories: a Flashbulb Memory Approach
Description:
Flashbulb memories are highly vivid and long-lasting memories for events that are emotionally significant and personally important. These memories are held in very high confidence in accuracy over an extended period. In particular, individuals believe that they can remember the personal details surrounding the event such as where they were and what they were doing at the time the event occurred. Evidence from research, however, indicates that this may not be the case. The study of flashbulb mem…
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Date:
May 2013
Creator:
Kraha, Amanda
Partner:
UNT Libraries