Jake, born a week ago, is scheduled for a circumcision. His parents may mistakingly believe that Jake:

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Jake's parents may mistakenly believe both that he won't remember the pain due to his inability to form explicit memories at this age (A) and that he doesn't feel pain in the same way an adult would (B). However, current understanding indicates that infants can indeed experience pain, and the lack of explicit memory formation does not equate to an absence of pain.

Jake, Born a Week Ago, Is Scheduled for a Circumcision