Which of the Following Is a Reasonable Explanation for Infantile

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reasonable explanation for infantile amnesia?

• A) Children need to develop a sense of self before they can talk about their past experiences.
• B) Evidence indicates that children who do not display infantile amnesia have poorer memory skills later in life.
• C) Children may need infantile amnesia to forget their "helpless" infantile states to develop self-esteem.
• D) Neuropsychological evidence indicates that infantile amnesia is a natural part of neuron proliferation.

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