Which of the following is not a falsifiable explanation for why infantile amnesia occurs?
A)The hippocampus is only partially developed in infancy.
B)Episodic memory systems that are necessary for long-term memory are not yet formed.
C)Memories of early experiences are repressed as fetal memories of negativity can be harmful.
D)A sense of self is necessary to encode and store memories in a meaningful manner.

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This is not a falsifiable explanation as there is no way to test whether fetal memories of negativity can cause repression of early memories. A falsifiable explanation can be tested through research and evidence. A, B, and D are all falsifiable explanations as they can be tested and supported or refuted through empirical research.

Which of the Following Is Not a Falsifiable Explanation for Why