Most children have little or no memory for specific events before the age of 3. This phenomenon is known as

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Infantile amnesia is the term used to describe the lack of memory for events that occurred during early childhood, especially before the age of 3. This phenomenon is believed to be related to the immaturity of the brain during that time and the fact that the memories are not consolidated in a way that allows for later retrieval. The other options (A, B, and D) do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

Most Children Have Little or No Memory for Specific Events