Which of the Following Has Been Suggested as an Explanation

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been suggested as an explanation for infantile amnesia?

• A) The hippocampus is one of the last brain structures to mature.
• B) The emotional reactivity of infants inhibits the process of encoding.
• C) The accumulation of life experiences disrupts the retrieval of early life events.
• D) Iconic memories last for less than a second in infants.

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Definitions:

Language Group

A collection of languages that share a common origin, exhibiting similarities in grammar, vocabulary, and syntax.

Sub-Saharan Africa

The area of the African continent situated south of the Sahara Desert, characterized by its distinct cultures, languages, and geographic features.

Bantu

A large group of African languages and their speakers, originating from the Niger-Congo region and spreading across much of sub-Saharan Africa.

Social Structure

The organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together compose society, influencing behaviors and relationships.