Recent research into the accuracy of flashbulb memories has
found that they are as susceptible to distortion over time as any other kind of memories. There have been many attempts to explain these findings, but one line of reasoning suggests that it is because flashbulb memories are exactly the same as any other kind of memories, just more intense. Which principle of critical thinking does this very simple explanation illustrate?
A) Extraordinary claims
B) Occam's Razor
C) Correlation vs. causation
D) Falsifiability
Answer: B
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