In the Curve of Forgetting Developed by Ebbinghaus, the Greatest

question 178

Multiple Choice

In the curve of forgetting developed by Ebbinghaus, the greatest amount of forgetting occurs ________.

• A) within the first hour after learning new material
• B) within the first day after learning new material
• C) near the end of the retrieval period
• D) near the middle of the retrieval period

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Definitions:

Transverse Processes

Lateral projections from the vertebrae, serving as points of attachment for muscles and ligaments.

Fontanel

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones haven't yet fused, allowing for growth of the brain and skull.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital bone or the back region of the head, near the base of the skull.

Parietal

Referring to the parietal bone of the skull or the parietal lobe of the brain, involved in processing sensory information.