Most Adults and Older Children Cannot Remember Events That Happened

question 76

Multiple Choice

Most adults and older children cannot remember events that happened before the age of 3 because

• A) they cannot translate early preverbal memories into language.
• B) early memories are stored in an explicit memory system that is difficult to recall.
• C) long-term memory does not emerge until around age 7.
• D) they have most likely forgotten these early memories due to the passage of time.

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Definitions:

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders, such as viruses and bacteria.

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A state or condition in which an individual has a reduced ability to resist or recover from diseases or health conditions.

Noncompliance

The act of not following, obeying, or adhering to a rule, order, or set of instructions.