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 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) occurs because infants don't access memories infrequently and decay occurs.

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Contemporary memory researchers argue that childhood amnesia occurs because the prefrontal cortex and other key brain structures necessary for memory formation and storage are not yet fully developed during the early stages of childhood. As a result, young children are unable to form and retain memories in the same way that adults can.

Contemporary Memory Researchers Would Be Most Likely to Agree That