Researchers asked young adults about two real events from childhood and a school event that did not happen.Which of the following increased the probability of "remembering" the suggested event?
A)Seeing a class photo from the year of the suggested event
B)Listening to music from the year of the suggested event
C)Reading a news magazine from the year of the suggested event
D)Watching a movie that was popular in the year of the suggested event

Question

​Researchers asked young adults about two real events from childhood and a school event that did not happen.Which of the following increased the probability of "remembering" the suggested event?
A)Seeing a class photo from the year of the suggested event
B)​Listening to music from the year of the suggested event
C)​Reading a news magazine from the year of the suggested event
D)​Watching a movie that was popular in the year of the suggested event

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Seeing a class photo from the year of the suggested event can trigger memories and associations related to that time period, leading to the increased probability of "remembering" the suggested event. The other options may also evoke memories but are less specifically related to the suggested event.

​Researchers Asked Young Adults About Two Real Events from Childhood

Researchers Asked Young Adults About Two Real Events from Childhood