Alfie has a vivid memory of where he was when he learned the singer Michael Jackson had died. He is surprised to learn that his friend Miguel has no memory of this event. Which of the following likely explains the difference in the two friends' memory of the event?
A. The news was much more emotional for Alfie than Miguel.
B. The news was much more emotional for Miguel than Alfie.
C. Miguel was experiencing a high level of stress when he learned of the news.
D. Alfie was primed to remember the information, whereas Miguel was not.
Answer: A
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