Sentences with phrase «flashbulb memories»

The chemicals released during a fight - or - flight moment can work like glue to build strong memories, sometimes called flashbulb memories, which is why very vivid, scary memories seem to be burned into your brain.

Even harrowing memories — the so - called flashbulb memories that feel as if they have been permanently seared into the brain — are not as accurate as we think.

P: The term for that is flashbulb memory.

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The term is used because people have the feeling that these memories are so detailed and vivid that it's almost like a picture taken with a flashbulb.