You are following the plot of a complicated Shakespeare play quite clearly while you are watching it.However, the next week you find that you cannot remember where the story was set, or the names of the main characters.Your loss of memory is most likely due to
A)decay.
B)interference.
C)blocking.
D)absentmindedness.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Decay refers to the forgetting of information over time due to the fading of the memory trace. In this case, since the individual was able to follow the plot while watching the play but was unable to remember details the following week, it suggests that the memory trace decayed over time.

You Are Following the Plot of a Complicated Shakespeare Play