Autobiographical Memory Originates in the Preschool Years When Parents Encourage

question 98

Essay

Autobiographical memory originates in the preschool years when parents encourage their children to think about the past by talking with them. Imagine your son went to the circus today as part of a school field trip. How should you talk to him about the day in order for him to develop a rich memory of the day? What kinds of questions should you avoid? Explain your answer.

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