Ethan takes a high-level computer programming certification course and becomes quite skilled at creating unique computer applications as well as troubleshooting. For a couple years after taking the course, though, Ethan pursues a different career path and does not get the chance to do any computer programming. He eventually forgets what he learned from the course. Ethan's experience MOST reflects the process psychologists refer to as:

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Memory decay refers to the gradual fading of memories over time when they are not used or accessed, which aligns with Ethan's experience of forgetting his programming skills due to lack of use.

Ethan Takes a High-Level Computer Programming Certification Course and Becomes