Michael has a flashbulb memory of when his mother told him the terrible news that his father had died in an automobile accident. What is most likely to be true about this memory?
a. ?This memory will not fade over time.
b. ?This memory is comparable in accuracy to less emotional memories at the same time.
c. ?He will likely lack confidence in the accuracy of this memory.
d. ?Retrieval of this memory will be more accurate than of everyday events around the same time.
ANSWER:
d
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