Why is it that so many people remember how blue the sky was on 9/11?
The contrast was striking – over and over again, all day long, I remember people remarking on it – this massive and horrible event, on such an especially beautiful day. And certainly in NYC, most of us didn't go to or stay at work all day, either, so that may also contribute to our noting and rem…
The Short Answer
The contrast was striking – over and over again, all day long, I remember people remarking on it – this massive and horrible event, on such an especially beautiful day. And certainly in NYC, most of us didn't go to or stay at work all day, either, so that may also contribute to our noting and remembering what a "nice" day it was outside.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Contrast, striking, long
This explanation focuses on contrast, striking, long and spans 64 words across 2 sentences. The depth is typical for Psychology questions (category average: 68 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
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Is there a simple explanation for why it that so many people remember how blue the sky was on 9/11?
The contrast was striking – over and over again, all day long, I remember people remarking on it – this massive and horrible event, on such an especially beautiful day. And certainly in NYC, most of us didn't go to or stay at work all day, either,…
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This is an above-average answer at 64 words, ranked #221 of 500 Psychology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are contrast, striking, long.
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