Childhood amnesia may be the result of:
A) prenatal exposure to alcohol
B) enhanced hippocampal activity during the first year of life
C) well-formed metamemory skills
D) diminished memory capacity during infancy, compared to adulthood

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Childhood amnesia refers to the inability of adults to recall memories from the early years of life, typically before the age of 3-4. This is often attributed to the underdeveloped memory capacity and brain structures, such as the hippocampus, during infancy compared to adulthood.

Childhood Amnesia May Be the Result Of