Which Theory of Forgetting Suggests That Forgetting Is the Result

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which theory of forgetting suggests that forgetting is the result of a failure to access stored memories?

• A)interference theory
• B)constructionist theory
• C)three-stage theory
• D)decay theory
• E)retrieval theory

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