Which of the Following Studies Clearly Contradicts the Decay Theory

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following studies clearly contradicts the decay theory of forgetting?

• A) the Ebbinghaus studies on forgetting
• B) the Sperling study of sensory memory
• C) the Loftus studies of the misinformation effect
• D) the Lashley studies of localization of memories in the cortex

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Definitions:

Acetic Acid

A weak, organic acid with the formula CH3COOH, known for its pungent smell and sour taste, and used in the production of vinegar.

Equilibrium Reaction

A chemical reaction in which the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, resulting in no net change in the concentrations of reactants and products.

K

The symbol for Potassium, a chemical element with atomic number 19, highly reactive and essential for plant and animal life.

HAc

A shorthand notation for acetic acid, a colorless liquid organic compound with the chemical formula CH3COOH.