Flashbulb Memory Research Paper

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Emotions such as being excited or stressed fuel brain activity so that the brain knows that something important or significant has happened. Myers in Psychology in Modules, said that stressful events create unforgettable memories and weaker memories create weaker memories (326). Very stressful events can cause flash-bulb memories which are vivid. Flashbulb memories are good because of the confidence we have in them and they are clear, but Myers said that "these memories may come to err" (326). The question this week is if emotion does influence memories, are they reliable?

Emotions can be very strong and uncontrollable at times. Clive Wearing demonstrates that even when losing his memory, his emotions are still very powerful. Clive is a

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