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According to the text, what is the term used for a relatively sudden, unscheduled one-time event that causes a great deal of damage or large-scale loss of life, and substantial disruption or stress among residents of the stricken area?


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Ebbinghaus

Refers to Hermann Ebbinghaus, a German psychologist famous for his research on memory and learning, particularly known for the forgetting curve and the spacing effect.

Memory Loss

A decrease in the ability to remember information, events, or how to perform tasks, which can be temporary or permanent.

Encoding Failure

The inability to create a memory link between sensed information and the ability to recall it later, leading to forgetting.

Poor Memory

A condition characterized by the consistent inability to remember information or events accurately, affecting an individual's day-to-day activities and learning processes.

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