Research on flashbulb memories has recently begun to raise some caveats about the phenomenon. What have researchers found recently that raises questions?
a) Flashbulb memories seem to be figments of imagination more than detailed recall of events from one's past.
b) Flashbulb memories are a special form of eidetic imagery and therefore are far less common than was once believed.
c) These memories do not seem to be as accurate as once thought; associated emotions may lead people to discuss the memory over and over, with the effect of altering the memory.
d) The accuracy of many of these memories has more to do with press coverage and the ubiquity of cable television coverage of major news events than actual memories.
ANS: c
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