The Decay Theory of Forgetting

question 358

Multiple Choice

The decay theory of forgetting:

• A) is more thoroughly supported by research than the other theories of forgetting.
• B) is contradicted by the fact that a retrieval cue can trigger the recall of events experienced long ago.
• C) has proven useful in explaining how anterograde amnesia occurs.
• D) has proven useful in understanding why long-term potentiation occurs.

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