Which phrase best defines flashbulb memory?

• A. A memory of dreams
• B. A clear memory of an emotionally significant moment or event
• C. A memory of general knowledge
• D. A memory of routine tasks

Answer: (B)

Flashbulb memory is a clear, detailed memory of an emotionally significant moment or event. It often includes where you were, who you were with, what you were doing, and how you felt at the time, and people frequently feel highly confident about these memories, even years later. The strong emotional arousal boosts encoding and consolidation through the amygdala’s influence on the hippocampus, which helps the memory persist. That’s why the phrase describing a clear memory tied to an emotionally charged moment best fits. Memories of dreams, general knowledge, or routine tasks don’t carry that combination of vivid, emotionally charged detail.