"The reminiscence bump" refers to

A) the large number of stereotypes about older people rambling on about their lives.
B) the large number of autobiographical memories that are retained from the late adolescent through early adult period.
C) the large number of autobiographical memories that are retained from the most recent past,even for elderly people.
D) the increase in medical expenses experienced by most people after age 65.

The reminiscence bump refers to the phenomenon where people have a heightened ability to remember events and experiences from their late adolescent and early adult years. This period of time is often remembered with more vividness and detail than other periods in a person's life, and is thought to be due to the fact that these years are a time of significant change and development, making them particularly salient and memorable.