Forgetting Occurs Because Physical Memory Traces Are Thought to Fade

question 21

Multiple Choice

Forgetting occurs because physical memory traces are thought to fade away with time and disuse. This is referred to as _.

• A) dual coding theory
• B) interference theory
• C) the encoding specificity principle
• D) decay theory

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