Humans remember the things they learned and what happened to them in their teenage years more clearly than during any other point in the life span-a memory quirk known as
A) recency bias.
B) the reminiscence bump.
C) déjà vu.
D) the availability heuristic.

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The reminiscence bump refers to the tendency of older adults to have increased recollection for events that occurred during their adolescence and early adulthood. This phenomenon suggests that memories from these formative years are more vivid and lasting.

Humans Remember the Things They Learned and What Happened to Them