Flashbulb Memory
A flashbulb memory is a vivid and clear recollection of of a moment that is emotionally significant to someone. For example if you were in a tramatic car accident you may have flashbulb memories. This is because the memory was so frightening, or emotionally significant that you are able to vividly describe it. Another example is if you were extremly happy at your wedding you will remember this for the rest of your life,because you were so extremly happy, and it was another emotionally significant moment in your life.