Research on temporal landmarks in autobiographical memory;

In recent decade,researches of cross-culture on autobiographical memory suggested that,in general,the differences existed in the age of earliest recollection,volume and specialty,using of internal state language,autonomous orientation between the east and the west.

After introducing some theoretical views on internal working model (IWM), a core concept of attachment theory, the author review studies on memory for emotional events using laboratory-based method, autobiographical memory, and priming method.

With advanced technology of neuroscience, like PET, fMRI and slow cortical potential, neural mechanisms for autobiographical memory retrieval have been studied.

Since the 90s ,autobiographical memory study has turned into another hot issue following internal memory study in the memory field.

As an individual s real life memory, the emergence and development of autobiographical memory is very complicated, but it s a very important point of entry for the study of children s cognitive and social development.