Satera was in her car when the bridge collapsed
Her car dropped 30 feet to the ground. Although Satera experienced only scratches and bruises, this emotionally-charged event produced a very lasting and vivid flashbulb memory. Which part of her brain is responsible for intensifying this horrifying memory for Satera?
a. limbic system
b. pons
c. reticular formation
d. prefrontal cortex
ANSWER: a
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