Which of the following is true regarding flashbulb memories?

A) People lack confidence in their flashbulb memories.
B) Flashbulb memories lack vividness.
C) Flashbulb memories may contain errors in part because they are frequently rehearsed.
D) Flashbulb memories explain why the reactions and skills we learned during infancy reach far into our future.

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Tallyssia chaney · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Flashbulb memories are highly detailed and vivid recollections of the circumstances in which people first learned of a surprising and consequential event. However, research has shown that these memories can contain errors and may change over time due to frequent rehearsing and retelling. People may also have a false sense of confidence in the accuracy of their flashbulb memories, which can contribute to the formation of false memories. Therefore, option C is the correct choice. Options A and B are incorrect because they suggest that flashbulb memories lack confidence and vividness, respectively, which is not supported by research. Option D is also incorrect because it is unrelated to the concept of flashbulb memories.

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