The role that culture plays in memory is illustrated by
A) the tendency for the personal memories of the Chinese to be about surprising events and what he or she did, individually, during these events.
B) the tendency for the personal memories of Americans to be about family and other group interactions.
C) the ability of the gauchos of South America to store detailed information about horses better than the average American.
D) all of these.

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Culture influences memory by shaping what is considered important to remember. The gauchos' detailed memory about horses is an example of how cultural relevance affects memory.

The Role That Culture Plays in Memory Is Illustrated by