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TVarnum

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What general conclusion can we draw about our memory accuracy for important events in our lives (flashbulb memories)?
 
  a. For these events, our memories are so accurate that the name flashbulb memory is appropriate.
  b. For a disastrous event, people who live far away from the event are actually somewhat more likely than others to develop an accurate flashbulb memory.
  c. These flashbulb memories can be explained by ordinary mechanisms, such as rehearsal frequency.
  d. Surprisingly, these flashbulb memories become even more accurate as time passes since the original event.

Question 2

Suppose that Joe experienced a hurricane about 18 months ago. His cousin Sam read about the hurricane in the newspaper, but he did not experience it. Which of the following would be most likely?
 
  a. Joe would actually recall very little information about the hurricane, due to repression and other avoidance strategies.
  b. Joe would seldom think about the hurricane; if asked, however, he could accurately reconstruct the details.
  c. Joe's recall would be more accurate than Sam's, even if it is not perfect.
  d. Joe and Sam would have fairly similar patterns of recall, despite the differences in their experience with the hurricane.



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: c

Answer to Question 2

Ans: c



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