The Culture and Human Behavior box in your text describes developmental psychologist Qi Wang's investigation of the earliest memories of European American and Chinese and Taiwanese college students. Which of the following statements best summarizes Wang's findings?

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Qi Wang's findings suggest that the first memories of the Chinese and Taiwanese college students tend to be brief and focused on routine group activities, while the first memories of the European American college students tend to be about a specific event and more self-focused. This suggests that cultural differences may shape the way individuals develop their earliest memories. Option B is incorrect because although both groups were equally confident in the accuracy of their memories, Wang did not find that European American students were better at recalling details. Option C is incorrect because Wang did find differences in the themes of the first memories reported by the two groups, not just the timing. Option D is incorrect because it reverses the findings regarding the focus and specificity of the earliest memories reported by the two cultural groups.

The Culture and Human Behavior Box in Your Text Describes