A friend tells you that he has very vivid memories of an event that happened when he was two years old.Which of the following statements is probably true regarding this recollection?
A)It may actually be a result of verbal recollections and storytelling from adults in his life.
B)Memories of events that were laid down in the brain prior to age 3 are usually accurate and complete.
C)Theories of infantile amnesia would likely support your friend's recollections.
D)Research has shown that approximately 50% of adults can accurately and completely recall memories prior to age 3.

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It is unlikely that someone can have vivid memories of events that happened when they were two years old. Memories from early childhood are usually not complete or accurate. Verbal recollections and storytelling from adults in your friend's life may have influenced his memories, leading to their vividness. This phenomenon is known as "childhood amnesia," which refers to the inability to recall events from early childhood.

A Friend Tells You That He Has Very Vivid Memories