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Sep 14, 2023 · A flashbulb memory is an accurate and exceptionally vivid long-lasting memory for the circumstances surrounding learning about a dramatic event. Flashbulb Memories are memories that are affected by our emotional state.
Jan 1, 2016 · While flashbulb memories are initially formed as powerful and highly articulated memories, it has also been acknowledged that they are “not indelible” over time (Tinti, Schmidt, Sotgiu, Testa, & Curci, 2009) and can, in fact, run the risk of fading (Talarico & Rubin, 2007).
- Michelle L. Roehm
- 2016
Jun 9, 2020 · The current research examined flashbulb memories for a loved one's medical diagnosis, focusing on individual and situational factors associated with memory development and endurance over time.
- Cynthia P. May, Anthony Dein, Jaclyn Ford
- 2020
Feb 10, 2016 · We review and analyze the key theories, debates, findings, and omissions of the existing literature on flashbulb memories (FBMs), including what factors affect their formation, retention, and degre...
The review aimed to answer six research questions by examining the target events and populations investigated (RQ1); the methods used to assess differences among groups and the effect of time on memory (RQ2); the assessment of FBMs' contents (RQ3), consistency (RQ4), vividness and confidence (RQ5); the criteria used to draw studies' conclusions ...
Apr 15, 2015 · Do you remember where you were when you heard about the 9/11 attacks? Or about the bombing at the Boston Marathon? Those are flashbulb memories – vivid, detailed and imperfect.
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A flashbulb memory (FM) is a vivid, enduring memory for how one learned about a surprising, shocking event. It thus involves memory for the source of event information, as opposed to memory for the event itself. Which brain regions are involved in FM, however, is uncertain.
