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:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by severe stress and anxiety symptoms that occur immediately after a traumatic event.

Shell Shock

An outdated term used to describe the psychological trauma experienced by soldiers during war, now understood as PTSD.

Combat Fatigue

A psychological condition experienced by soldiers or those in war zones, characterized by stress, depression, and anxiety resulting from combat exposure.

Dissociative Fugue

A rare psychological state in which a person loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information and often engages in unexpected travel or wandering.