I am writing a piece of coursework where I am looking into similarities and differences between eyewitness testimony and flashbulb memory. Any similarities and differences research which links the two would be appreciated as I am struggling to find any.
This book (http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/151616180321?lpid=82&chn=ps) has a few chapters comparing FBs with memories for other emotive material. I think in discussing FBs it is important to define what is meant by them (and how you define them will determine how they relate to things like eyewitness testimony). I'll link to a chapter where I am critical of some of the methods used in FB research (including my own).
Article CHAPTER 2: FLASHBULB MEMORY METHODS 1
Actually, if you want a very different approach to flashbulb memories and emotional events, see the link below. Harvey Whitehouse is a brilliant cognitive anthropologist working on religion. This is an exciting area for both academic and world reasons.
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