In this chapter we examine the role and use of memory pointers—objects or photos that people believe will help them remember a particular experience—in how people establish and verify their identities. People's experiences are central to their identities (e.g., attending college, special...

Why do events that occurred around the same time feel more or less distant? Prior research suggests that characteristics of the event itself can affect the estimated date of its occurrence. Our work differs in that we focus on how characteristics of the time interval following the event affect...