Johnathan, a 14-year-old boy, cannot remember details of the first year of his life. Which of the following is NOT an explanation as to why this amnesia is occurring?
A) babies do not think until they are at least 2 years old
B) the lack of self-recognition hurts early memory formation
C) newborns do not possess appropriate language skills to form detailed memories
D) all of the above

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The statement that "babies do not think until they are at least 2 years old" is not an accurate explanation for why Johnathan cannot remember the first year of his life. In fact, babies are capable of thinking and learning from birth, and their brains are highly receptive to new experiences during the first year of life. The other options (B and C) provide more accurate explanations for Johnathan's amnesia.

Johnathan, a 14-Year-Old Boy, Cannot Remember Details of the First