Ebbinghaus Discovered That the Rate at Which We Forget Newly

question 92

Multiple Choice

Ebbinghaus discovered that the rate at which we forget newly learned information is initially

• A) slow and subsequently stays slow.
• B) slow and subsequently speeds up.
• C) rapid and subsequently stays rapid.
• D) rapid and subsequently slows down.

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Definitions:

Kraepelin

Emil Kraepelin, a pioneering German psychiatrist known for his contributions to the classification of mental disorders and the foundation of modern psychiatry.

Classify Mental Illnesses

The process of categorizing mental disorders based on specific criteria and symptoms, used for diagnosis and treatment planning.

Cabanis

Likely refers to Pierre Jean Georges Cabanis, an 18th-century French physiologist and philosopher known for his work in medicine and psychology.

Somatic Factors

Physical or bodily aspects that can influence or are related to psychological wellbeing, such as biology, genetics, or health conditions.