Which Statement Is a Possible Reason for the Slow Maturation

question 123

Multiple Choice

Which statement is a possible reason for the slow maturation of episodic memories in children?

• A) The hippocampus is immature at birth and takes time to develop.
• B) Very young children do not have a sense of self.
• C) Very young children cannot express their memories verbally.
• D) All of the statements are correct.

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Definitions:

Motherese

The simplified and exaggerated form of speech, often with higher pitch and slower rate, that adults use when talking to infants and young children.

Overregularizing

The linguistic process often seen in children's language development where they apply regular grammatical rules to words that require irregular forms.

Grammatical Rules

The set of structural guidelines governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

Overregularizing

The process in which children apply general grammatical rules too widely, often leading to grammatical errors.