Why are my memories so vivid?

Why are my memories so vivid?

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Hyperthymesia is a condition that leads people to be able to remember an abnormally large number of their life experiences in vivid detail.

Q. Where would an explicit memory typically be stored?

Neural structures involved Several neural structures are proposed to be involved in explicit memory. Most are in the temporal lobe or closely related to it, such as the amygdala, the hippocampus, the rhinal cortex in the temporal lobe, and the prefrontal cortex.

Q. Where are flashbulb memories stored?

amygdala

Q. Which of the following is a reason why flashbulb memories are often experienced with high confidence?

Memories that have been consolidated are easier to recall later in life. People are often very confident of their flashbulb memories, due to these types of memories being rehearsed many times. This leads to more vivid recollection of the memories.

Q. Are flashbulb memories an accurate depiction of an event?

For a long time, researchers argued that flashbulb memories really were a complete and accurate snapshot of events. Ulric Neisser, a pioneering cognitive psychologist, drew on a flashbulb memory of his own to suggest that this wasn’t the case in 1982.

Q. What conclusions can be drawn about the accuracy of flashbulb memories group of answer choices?

36) What conclusions can be drawn about the accuracy of flashbulb memories? The longer the retention interval, the more distortions there appear to be.

Q. What are the two neurological structures that seem to be involved with childhood amnesia?

Considering the multistepped development of episodic memory, infantile and childhood amnesia are likely related to hippocampal immaturity. Early episodic memories could be rapidly forgotten because the hippocampus is too immature to efficiently form, store, and recall them (e.g., Bauer, 2007; Newcombe et al., 2007).

Q. How do you know if you’re repressed?

Recognizing emotional repression in your feelings

  1. regularly feel numb or blank.
  2. feel nervous, low, or stressed a lot of the time, even if you aren’t sure why.
  3. have a tendency to forget things.
  4. experience unease or discomfort when other people tell you about their feelings.

Q. How do I get rid of bad memories?

While it is not possible to erase memories from your mind, there are strategies that you can use to make a memory less prominent….Erase the memory with a ritual release.

  1. In your mind, picture a part of the memory that you want to forget.
  2. You could also try using another image in place of the actual memory.

Q. Why do I have flashbacks of bad memories?

Flashbacks can be triggered by a sensory feeling, an emotional memory, a reminder of the event, or even an unrelated stressful experience. Identify the experiences that trigger your flashbacks. If possible, make a plan on how to avoid these triggers or how to cope if you encounter the trigger.

Q. Why do bad memories resurface?

They intrude on our consciousness when we do not want them to. Researchers have shown that bad memories really are more vivid than good ones, possibly due to the interaction between the emotions and the memories. This is particularly so when the emotions and memories are negative.

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