Which of the Following Best Describes the Typical Forgetting Curve

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the typical forgetting curve?

• A) a steady, slow decline in retention over time
• B) a steady, rapid decline in retention over time
• C) a rapid initial decline in retention becoming stable thereafter
• D) a slow initial decline in retention becoming rapid thereafter

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