The Multiple Trace Hypothesis argues for a role of the hippocampus in:
A)Both retrieval and encoding
B)Retrieval only
C)Encoding only
D)Neither encoding nor retrieval
E)Only in olfaction

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The Multiple Trace Hypothesis suggests that the hippocampus is involved in both retrieval and encoding of episodic memories. It argues that each time a memory is retrieved or remembered, a new trace is created in the hippocampus, contributing to the overall strength of the memory.

The Multiple Trace Hypothesis Argues for a Role of the Hippocampus