Which of the following statements is true about flashbulb memories?
a. They are far more accurate than standard memories.
b. They are typically no more accurate than standard memories.
c. They last for a much shorter period than standard memories.
d. They contain fewer details than standard memories.
Answer: B
Rationale: They remained highly confident in their memories of September 11, when, in fact, those memories were not any more accurate.
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A) children's IQ scores increase by 10 to 15 points, on average. B) the brain processes information more quickly and accurately than it would if it were intact. C) a "crowding effect" occurs in which multiple tasks must be done by a smaller than usual volume of brain tissue. D) neurons in the healthy regions tend to die, leaving those areas vulnerable to future damage.
Reflective judgment __________________________
a. is a synonym for dualism b. increases over time for all emerging adults as a result of maturation, regardless of their educational background or the skills required in their job c. is more likely to characterize students in their first year of college than those in their senior year because first-year college students are more open to new ideas d. is more likely to develop in cultures that value pluralism