According to Decay Theory, Memories Fade Because

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to decay theory, memories fade because

• A) the amygdala fails to accurately encode.
• B) the cerebellum cannot hold on to information over a long period of time.
• C) synaptic connections are damaged.
• D) a neurochemical "memory trace" disintegrates over time.

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Definitions:

Negatively Skewed

A distribution where the tail is longer on the left side of the distribution, indicating that the majority of data points are located on the right.

Positively Skewed

A type of distribution in which the right tail (higher values) is longer than the left tail, indicating that a majority of the data points are clustered to the left of the mean.

Symmetric

A characteristic of distributions or shapes where they are mirror images on either side of a central point or axis.

Molecular Dipole Moment

A measure of the separation of positive and negative electrical charges within a molecule, influencing molecular interactions and physical properties.