10 Questions
What is the main characteristic of Flashbulb Memories (FbM)?
They are remembered very vividly and in more detail than other events.
What did the case of patient B.P. with amygdala damage reveal about memory?
Emotionally charged images had no effect on the patient's memory.
According to the constructive approach to memory, what contributes to the construction of memories?
A combination of actual events, knowledge, experience, expectations, personal biases, and suggestions
What is the role of schema in creating false memories?
Schema sets up expectations about what usually happened, which can lead to the formation of false memories.
In the Brewer & Treyens (1981) study, what was the result regarding participants' reported memories?
Participants reported seeing items that were not in the real office but fitted into the regular office schema.
What is the role of a script in creating false inferred memories?
A script describes a highly familiar activity and contributes to the formation of false inferred memories.
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where people add their own knowledge to a script and then remember events consistent with that script, even if those events did not occur?
False inferred memories
In the context of memory and personal bias, which term refers to the tendency to remember positive traits about oneself?
Egocentric bias
What type of memory distortion is related to how knowledge about the world can impact episodic memory?
Semantic memory interference
What can lead to errors in episodic memory and distortions in personal and social factors?
Common biases related to personal and social factors
Explore the phenomenon of flashbulb memories, where shocking and emotionally charged events are remembered vividly and in great detail. This quiz delves into the characteristics and examples of flashbulb memories, testing your understanding of this intriguing aspect of memory.
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