MEMORY THROUGH THE YEARS
CHILDHOOD AMNESIA
The average person can recall their earliest memory from around 3.5 years of age, with females more likely to have an earlier first memory. But why is there a blackout in memories of our first experiences? It’s because the brain hasn’t fully developed yet, and the ability to store long-term memories is reduced.
PEAK MEMORY
Your ability to remember new information is at its highest when you are in your 20s. Your short-term memory continues to improve up until around age 25, when your brain fully develops. Then it remains at a consistent level for the following decade. At 30 years old, your ability to remember a person’s face is greatest.