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SAQ sample: Emotion and memory

The sample SAQ below addresses the question: Explain one study of how emotion may affect one cognitive process. Brown & Kulik believed that strong emotional experiences led to memories that are detailed, accurate, vivid, and resistant to forgetting. They argued that there were two key components to the creation of a flashbulb memory. First, there is the element of surprise. The researchers proposed the "special...


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