Why do flashbulb memories seem so vivid and exact?

Emotional reactions seem to stimulate the release of hormones that have been shown to enhance the formation of long-term memories.

Emotional reactions seem to stimulate a person's ability to engage in elaborative rehearsal that is known to enhance the formation of long-term memories.

Emotional reactions seem to stimulate the release of hormones that have been shown to enhance the formation of sensory memories.

Emotional reactions seem to stimulate a person's ability to engage in elaborative rehearsal that is known to enhance the formation of sensory memories.