11. Research on flashbulb memories generally shares a common method. 12. It has been argued that flashbulb memories are not very stable over time. 13. Respondents reported flashbulb memories , despite low consequentiality ratings. 14. Brown and Kulik emphasized that importance is a critical variable in flashbulb memory formation. 15. Generally the factors that influence flashbulb memories are considered to be constant across cultures. 16. Flashbulb memory research tends to focus on public events that have a negative valence.17. Flashbulb memories are one type of autobiographical memory.18. Such research focuses on identifying reasons why flashbulb memories are more accurate than everyday memories. 19. The retelling or rehearsal of personally important events also increases the accuracy of flashbulb memories . 20. As discussed previously, flashbulb memories are engendered by a highly emotional, surprising events.
