Flashbulb Memory

Question 1

Flashbulb Memory Theory

Answer 1

A highly detailed, exceptionally vivid “snapshot” of a moment when a surprising and emotional arousing event happened.

Question 2

The special-mechanism hypothesis

Answer 2

Argues for the existence of a special biological memory mechanism that creates a permanent record of the details and circumstances of an experience, when triggered by an event that exceeds the critical levels of emotional surprise.

Question 3

The importance-driven model

Answer 3

A memory model that emphasizes that personal consequences determine the intensity of emotional reactions.