According to research on autobiographical memory, which of the following situations is a 3-year-old likely to remember long after the event occurred?
A) Going for a 12-hour car ride
B) Falling off the monkey bars and getting stitches
C) His parents disagreeing over where to put the new couch
D) Spilling milk on the floor

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Falling off the monkey bars and getting stitches is a significant event that may leave a lasting impression on a 3-year-old's memory. The other options are less likely to be remembered as they are either mundane (spilling milk) or not emotionally significant (disagreement over furniture placement).

According to Research on Autobiographical Memory, Which of the Following