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 interferes with the early 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) the hippocampus and frontal lobes are immature during early infancy.

Hippocampus

A significant part of the brain in humans and other vertebrates that plays a crucial role in creating memories and navigating through space.

Frontal Lobes

The part of the brain located behind the forehead that is responsible for executive functions such as decision-making, problem-solving, and controlling behavior.

Early Infancy

The initial stage of a child's life, typically considered to be the first few months after birth.