Ebbinghaus found that information is forgotten
A) more rapidly as time goes by.
B) gradually at first, then with increasing speed.
C) quickly at first, then tapers off gradually.
D) most quickly one day after learning.
E) at a constant pace over time.

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Ebbinghaus's forgetting curve demonstrates that memory loss occurs quickly within the first few days of learning, but the rate of forgetting decreases over time, indicating that memories stabilize.

Ebbinghaus Found That Information Is Forgotten