If flashbulb memories are particularly profound because of the arousing nature of the events surrounding the memory, then this might have a significant application to eyewitness testimony.

Trauma and dementia patients given hope by 'flashbulb memory' breakthrough Date: March 9, 2018 Source: University of Sussex Summary: Scientists have made a telling breakthrough in detailing the ...

However, memories given a week or more after September 11 were consistent throughout. We hypothesize that flashbulb memories follow a consolidation-like process: Some details learned later are ...

Flashbulb memories provide common reference points along our life histories. Flashbulb memories aren't as accurate as we assume. The emotional charge behind a flashbulb memory is unique to each of us.