Contemporary memory researchers would be most likely to agree that childhood amnesia
A)occurs because the prefrontal cortex and other key brain structures aren't developed yet.
B)occurs when the ego represses id experiences until the superego forms at ages 3-6.
C)is due to the processing of so much new information that retroactive interference occurs.
D)is due to the babies' inability to access memories frequently enough before decay occurs.

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Contemporary memory researchers believe that childhood amnesia occurs because the prefrontal cortex and other key brain structures aren't fully developed during early childhood, and these structures play a critical role in long-term memory storage and retrieval. As a result, young children may not be able to form and retain long-term memories until these brain structures mature.

Contemporary Memory Researchers Would Be Most Likely to Agree That