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:

Environment Share

The portion of environment that contributes to the similarities in upbringing and experiences among individuals living in the same household.

Nonadditive Effects

Phenomena in genetics where the effect of inheriting a specific allele combination is not simply the sum of the individuals' parts, often seen in polygenic traits.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from the same fertilized egg and share the same genetic material.

Genetically Related

Involves individuals who share DNA, indicating a biological connection, such as family members.