Willander and Larsson (2006) studied autobiographical memories elicited by odors, words, or pictures for participants aged 65 to 80 years. They found that the feeling of being "brought back in time" was STRONGEST for participants in the _____ age group.
A) words
B) pictures
C) odors
D) words and pictures

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Odors have a unique ability to trigger vivid autobiographical memories, often more effectively than words or pictures. This phenomenon is due to the direct connection between the olfactory system and the brain areas involved in memory and emotion, making the feeling of being "brought back in time" strongest for memories elicited by odors.

Willander and Larsson (2006) Studied Autobiographical Memories Elicited by Odors