Schrauf and Rubin's "two groups of immigrants" study found that the reminiscence bump coincided with periods of rapid change, occurring at a normal age for people emigrating early in life but shifting to 15 years later for those who emigrated later. These results support the
A) cognitive hypothesis.
B) self-image hypothesis.
C) narrative rehearsal hypothesis.
D) autobiographical hypothesis.

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The cognitive hypothesis suggests that periods of rapid change followed by stability lead to stronger and more lasting memories, which is supported by Schrauf and Rubin's findings that the reminiscence bump shifts based on the timing of significant life changes, such as immigration.

Schrauf and Rubin's "Two Groups of Immigrants" Study Found That