Shantel spent a year living abroad in Spain. During that time, her ability to read and speak Spanish grew tremendously. However, now, 2 years later, Shantel feels she can no longer travel there because she can barely remember a thing. Her problem is most likely due to __________.

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Decay theory suggests that forgetting occurs due to the passage of time and the fading of memories in the absence of reinforcement or rehearsal. In Shantel's case, her inability to remember her Spanish skills may be a result of decay theory since she has not used or reinforced her knowledge of the language in 2 years.

Shantel Spent a Year Living Abroad in Spain