Infantile Amnesia May Be Due to

question 43

Multiple Choice

Infantile amnesia may be due to

• A) increased myelination.
• B) traumatic childhood experiences.
• C) immature brain development in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex.
• D) an immature pituitary gland.

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Definitions:

Frequency Dependent Selection

A form of natural selection where the fitness of a phenotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes in the population.

Sickle Cell Anemia

A genetic blood disorder caused by an abnormality in the hemoglobin protein, leading to misshapen red blood cells that can cause blockages and complications.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon that occurs when a new population is established by a very small number of individuals, leading to a reduction in genetic variation.

Genetic Flow

The transfer of genetic material between populations of the same species or between different species, leading to changes in genetic makeup.