Chapter 7 explains the many functions on how the brain's memory works. Memory is retention of information collected throughout the life. By the paradox of memory, there are situations when we can remember those memories vividly and other situations where our brain fails to remember what it is we want to remember. The memory is fascinating when it comes to memory tendency in trying to remember what the individual can truly recall what happened in their life. Is it real or false memories perceived to them?
A flashbulb memory is due to emotional memory that is extraordinary vivid and so detailed that it would assume the person experiencing it remembers what happened that very day. But the same person who retells of a past event that happened to them can turn out to be falsely told from the time the event actually happened. As time goes by, the story would change overtime. That is why you cannot judge the memory as storage of data of events that happened in life but also functions of many ways how it can deceive us of what we thought took place in life.
Chapter 7 - Memory
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Overall, great ideas. The writing could use a bit of work to clarify them and make it easier for the reader to digest but good job with general structure and concepts.
It's interesting to think how memories can deceive ourselves, as you mentioned false memories. We can be absolutely certain we saw something or that something happened, but in actuality those memories are contradictory.
I liked this post because my friends always give me crap about having a very distinct memory. I can remember certain weird events like art projects that our class did in kindergarten. I even have to admit to the same concern which is "How would I remember that and why should I remember that?"