Why do we have flash-bulb memories about certain events?

They are associated with strong emotions

How does information get passed from the sensory memory store to STM?

if it is linked to other existing memories

Have frequent social interaction

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1Why do we have flash-bulb memories about certain events?
1. AThey were interesting
2. BThey were important
3. CThey are associated with strong emotions
4. DAll of the above
2The results of an experiment are called:
1. Athe procedure
2. Bthe origin
3. Cthe aim
4. Dthe findings
3How does information get passed from the sensory memory store to STM?
1. Aattention
2. Bif it is linked to other existing memories
3. Crehearsal
4. Dif it's a brighter colour
4Who was responsible for the research into the duration of Short Term Memory
1. AAtkinson and Shiffrin
2. BPeterson & Peterson
3. CMiller
4. DFreud
5How can adults help prevent memory loss as they get older?
1. AAvoid making new memories
2. BHave frequent social interaction
3. CSleep less
4. DDrink coffee