Which of the Following Has Been Suggested as an Explanation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been suggested as an explanation for infantile amnesia?

• A) The hippocampus is one of the last brain structures to mature.
• B) The emotional reactivity of infants inhibits the process of encoding.
• C) The accumulation of life experiences disrupts the retrieval of early life events.
• D) Iconic memories last for less than a second in infants.

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Definitions:

Nasopharynx

The upper part of the throat located behind the nose, an area that connects the nasal cavity to the throat and plays a role in respiration and speech.

Hypopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx that sits behind the larynx and connects to the esophagus, involved in the passage of food and air.

Laryngopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx, located near the larynx, that facilitates the passage of air to the lungs and food to the esophagus.

Digestive Enzymes

Proteins secreted by the digestive system that break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.