Tim claims that flashbulb memories are a separate and special kind of memory. Liz says otherwise; flashbulb memories are subject to the same inaccuracies and biases that characterize ordinary memories. Who is right?
A. Tim-flashbulb memories are complete and immune to forgetting.
B. Tim-flashbulb memories represent a fourth type of memory.
C. Liz-flashbulb memories result from automatic encoding.
D. Neither one is correct, since more research is needed.
Answer: C
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