Tara, a grandmother now, claims to have a memory for when her sister was born over 50 years ago. This is certainly a false memory.

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It is not possible for an individual to remember an event that occurred before they were born. If Tara's sister was born over 50 years ago, and assuming Tara is in her 60s or 70s, then she could not possibly have a memory of that event. This is an example of a false memory, created by the brain in response to suggestion or other factors.

Tara, a Grandmother Now, Claims to Have a Memory for When