Question

Richard can recall very specific and vivid details of the day his son was born. Richard's memory of this very emotional, personal event in his life is an example of what is called:

Answer 1

Answer: a flashbulb memory

Step-by-step explanation:

A flashbulb memory is an emotional memory and it is a detailed and emotional snapshot of a particular happening in one's life which can be either emotional, surprising, happy moment or a sad moment.

Since Richard's memory is very emotional, and he recalls personal event in his life, this is a flashbulb memory.