Four-year-old Karen can't remember anything of the first few months of her life. This is best explained by the fact that

A) the trauma of birth interfered with the subsequent formation of memories.
B) most brain cells do not yet exist at the time of birth.
C) experiences shortly after birth are a meaningless blur of darkness and light.
D) she lacked language skills for organizing her early life experiences.

Infantile Amnesia

The inability of adults to recall personal memories from the early years of their life, typically before age 3 or 4.

Language Skills

The abilities involved in understanding and producing spoken, written, and signed languages, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Early Life Experiences

Events and interactions in an individual's early years that influence their development and behavior over time.