Rovee-Collier's experiments in which two- to three-month-month-old infants learned to kick to make a mobile move showed that 2- to 3-month-old infants
A) are not able to remember events from the past.
B) can remember events from the past for a few days or weeks, but over time will not be able to recall the event even if given a memory cue.
C) can remember events from the past for a few days or weeks, but over time will not be able to recall the event unless given a memory cue.
D) can remember events from the past for months without being given a memory cue.

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Rovee-Collier's experiments showed that 2- to 3-month-old infants could retain the learned association between kicking and the mobile's movement for a few days or weeks, but over time would not be able to recall the event unless given a memory cue. This suggests that their memory is not long-lasting or permanent without cues to help retrieve the memory. Therefore, option C is the best choice as it accurately reflects the findings of the experiment. Options A and B are incorrect because Rovee-Collier's experiments did not show that infants are unable to remember events from the past or remember events for only a few days or weeks. Option D is also incorrect because the experiments did not show that infants could remember events from the past for months without a memory cue.

Rovee-Collier's Experiments in Which Two- to Three-Month-Month-Old Infants Learned to Kick