Conscious recall of lasting memories most directly depends on the childhood maturation of the
A) hypothalamus.
B) amygdala.
C) hippocampus.
D) thalamus.

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The hippocampus is the brain structure primarily responsible for the formation and recall of declarative or explicit memories, which are consciously accessible and can be verbalized. In childhood, the hippocampus undergoes significant developmental changes, particularly in the ability to integrate and consolidate new information with existing knowledge.

Conscious Recall of Lasting Memories Most Directly Depends on the Childhood