Activity for the book
My Psychology
My Take: 5.2 Flashbulb Memory
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My Take
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Question 1
1
Which of the following would be the best example of a flashbulb memory?
Choice
A
,
Jeremy remembers when he graduated from high school because he was the first in his family to do so.
Choice
B
,
Britta remembers that her doctor recommended that she drink 64 ounces of water a day to help her lose weight.
Choice
C
,
Samantha remembers how to drive a stick shift automobile, and does so without even thinking about the process.
Choice
D
,
Eric remembers that he has to submit an essay for his English literature class.
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Question 2
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 baseball game was canceled after a bolt of lightning hit the stadium in which it was being played.
Choice
B
,
She bought an ice cream cone but dropped it on the ground and was very upset.
Choice
C
,
The concession stand was out of ice cream when she went to buy some.
Choice
D
,
She was hit in the back with a foul ball.
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Question 3
3
Which of the following is
not
part of the definition of a flashbulb memory?
Choice
A
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It can focus on a novel event.
Choice
B
,
It is distinctively clear and vivid.
Choice
C
,
It centers around an emotionally charged event.
Choice
D
,
It is entirely immune to distortion over time.
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Question 4
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.
Question 4
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