Early research into forgetting by Hermann Ebbinghaus found that forgetting occurs
A)slowly over a long period of time.
B)mostly between 12 and 24 hours after the learning event.
C)slowly at first,but the rate of forgetting increases over time.
D)quickly at first,but the rate of forgetting slows over time.

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Ebbinghaus's research showed that forgetting happens quickly within the first few hours after learning, but the rate of forgetting decreases over time, leading to a slower loss of memory as more time passes.

Early Research into Forgetting by Hermann Ebbinghaus Found That Forgetting