21. While flashbulb memories can include components of negative emotion, these elements are generally absent. 22. These memories have been termed flashbulb memories . 23. Some studies indicate that flashbulb memories are not more accurate than other types of memories. 24. The majority of research has demonstrated that flashbulb memories are more accurate than everyday memories. 25. During extremely arousing and often emotional times, vivid and accurate flashbulb memories are formed. 26. Therefore, the rehearsal of personally important events can be important in developing accurate flashbulb memories . 27. Yet many argue that flashbulb memories are simply the product of multiple, unique factors coalescing. 28. These consequences are, therefore, critical operators in the formation and maintenance of flashbulb memories . 29. These results indicate that there might be a special neurobiological mechanism associated with emotionally arousing flashbulb memories . 30. Studies have shown that flashbulb memories can result from nonsurprising events, and also from nonconsequential events.