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Which theory states that the principle cause of forgetting is passage of time?
A motivated forgetting
B. retrieval failure
C. decay theory
D. ineffective encoding



C. Decay theory

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Answer:

C.

decay theory

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer: Decay theory

Explanation: Decay's theory explains that memory, by the mere passage of time, fades. As time passes the information is less available for later retrieval. So that the information is not lost over time it is necessary to rehearse it.

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