You are listening to a talk show on the radio. A memory expert is presenting information about memory. She says that flashbulb memories are a special kind of memory immune from forgetting and distortion. Is she right?

A. Yes-flashbulb memories are a special kind of memory and are only immune from forgetting and distortion if the memory is relatively recent.
B. Yes-flashbulb memories are a special kind of memory and are immune from forgetting and distortion.
C. No-flashbulb memories are not a special kind of memory, but are subject to distortions and forgetting.
D. No-flashbulb memories are not a special kind of memory, but are still immune from forgetting and distortion.


Answer: C

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