Asking people to recall the earliest memory they can shows that:
A)self-report is completely unreliable.
B)people will report memories of events that they could not possibly remember.
C)adults will report events from around the age of three.
D)adults can remember events prior to those that they actually report when prompted with cues provided by parents or older siblings.

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Research has shown that adults typically report their earliest memory from around the age of three, indicating that memories from earlier in life may be lost or difficult to access. It is also possible for people to report memories of events that they could not possibly remember (such as being born), but this is less common. While self-report is not always completely reliable, asking about early memories can still provide insight into memory development and how it changes over time. Finally, while prompts from parents or siblings may help trigger earlier memories, the question specifically asks about recalling the earliest memory without such cues.

Asking People to Recall the Earliest Memory They Can Shows