The process by which highly emotional, significant events create vivid, detailed memories that feel more accurate than ordinary memories but are actually subject to the same reconstructive processes.
Example: The formation of detailed memories about where you were and what you were doing during major historical events, which feel photographically preserved but may contain inaccuracies.
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