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Elevated levels of stress hormones most clearly contribute to developing

A) procedural memories.
B) implicit memories.
C) infantile amnesia.
D) flashbulb memories.

Flashbulb Memories

Highly detailed, exceptionally vivid 'snapshot' of the moment and circumstances in which a piece of surprising and consequential (or emotionally arousing) news was heard.

Infantile Amnesia

Infantile Amnesia is the phenomenon where individuals are unable to recall memories from the early years of their life, typically before the age of three to four years.

Stress Hormones

Hormones that are released in the body in response to stress, such as cortisol and adrenaline, which prepare the body for a fight or flight response.

  • Explain how emotional arousal affects memory retention.
  • Understand the impact of stress and sleep on memory retention.
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