Qualities of Reminiscence Bump Memories and Deviations from Memories of Other Life Periods

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Keyword: Memory

Abstract: Our study examines the reminiscence bump by testing four theoretical accounts: cognitive, identity-formation, life-scripts, and life stories with a combination of the life history timeline method and emotional word-cueing across across Pre-Bump, Bump, and Post-Bump. Partial support for each account, with the life stories account receiving the strongest support.