Flashbulb memories of dramatic events aren't as accurate as believed
- Written by Jennifer Talarico, Associate Professor, Psychology, Lafayette College
Where were you on Sept. 11 when you first heard that a plane had hit the North Tower of the World Trade Center?
Many of us may have vivid memories of that day, recalling where we were and what we were doing when we first learned of the attack, perhaps even remembering seemingly irrelevant details. Chances are, that memory isn’t as accurate as...
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