Change, conflict cue memories of life's milestones
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 18:10
in Psychology & Sociology
What will your kids remember about the life stories you tell them? New research shows that they're likely to be able to recall transitional moments you share with them, be it promotions or pets. The research offers strong evidence that societal values significantly affect how people think about and recall events in their lives -- and how we potentially carry old values and beliefs forward in a new country.