Activity for the book My Psychology

My Take: 5.2 Flashbulb Memory

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View the My Take video and then answer the questions.

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Question 1

Which of the following would be the best example of a flashbulb memory?

Choice A, Britta remembers that her doctor recommended that she drink 64 ounces of water a day to help her lose weight.

Choice B, Samantha remembers how to drive a stick shift automobile, and does so without even thinking about the process.

Choice C, Jeremy remembers when he graduated from high school because he was the first in his family to do so.

Choice D, Eric remembers that he has to submit an essay for his English literature class.

Question 2

The woman in the video who wanted ice cream at a baseball game had a particular flashbulb memory from that event. What was it?

Choice A, The concession stand was out of ice cream when she went to buy some.

Choice B, She was hit in the back with a foul ball.

Choice C, The baseball game was canceled after a bolt of lightning hit the stadium in which it was being played.

Choice D, She bought an ice cream cone but dropped it on the ground and was very upset.

Question 3

Which of the following is not part of the definition of a flashbulb memory?

Choice A, It can focus on a novel event.

Choice B, It is entirely immune to distortion over time.

Choice C, It centers around an emotionally charged event.

Choice D, It is distinctively clear and vivid.

Question 4

Your Take! Do you think that flashbulb memories would be stronger for positive or negative life events? Give your reasons for the option you selected.