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Decay theories of memory loss seem to be most appropriate for _______________?

Correct answer: C. short-term memory and sensory memory

  • A. memory based on visual images
  • B. long-term memory
  • C. short-term memory and sensory memory
  • D. muscular memory

Explanation

Decay theory explains forgetting as the fading of memory traces with time, making it most applicable to the rapidly fading sensory store and short-term memory. Long-term forgetting is more often explained by interference or retrieval failure.

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