According to the ________ theory of forgetting, information in memory eventually disappears if it is not accessed.
A) replacement
B) interference
C) cue-dependent
D) decay

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The decay theory of forgetting suggests that memories will eventually fade and disappear over time if they are not used or accessed. This theory suggests that forgetting is due to the gradual disintegration of the physical memory trace, or engram, in the brain.

According to the ________ Theory of Forgetting, Information in Memory