Decay Theory Works Well to Explain Forgetting in _____________

question 49

Multiple Choice

Decay theory works well to explain forgetting in _____________.

• A) sensory memory only
• B) short-term memory only
• C) long-term memory only
• D) sensory memory and short-term memory

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Definitions:

Direct Experience

Personal involvement or encounter with an event or environment, serving as a powerful method for learning.

Variable-interval Schedule

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded after an unpredictable amount of time has passed.

Fixed-ratio Schedule

A reinforcement strategy in operant conditioning where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of correct responses.

Fixed-interval Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where rewards are delivered at fixed intervals of time, as long as the correct response is made.