Tag #Infantile Amnesia

Why do most adults lack memories from their earliest years, and what are the implications of this infantile amnesia?

Infantile amnesia, the inability to recall early childhood memories, typically before ages two to three, affects most adults. Research shows that memories from this period are stored, influencing later life, even if inaccessible. Toddlers can form detailed memories, challenging earlier theories of underdeveloped brains.