Ebbinghaus's original forgetting curves, which graphed his retention over time, suggested that most forgetting occurs
A)very gradually over long periods of time.
B)only after several days have passed.
C)as a result of interference with other information.
D)very rapidly after learning something.

Question

Ebbinghaus's original forgetting curves, which graphed his retention over time, suggested that most forgetting occurs ​
A)very gradually over long periods of time.
B)only after several days have passed. ​
C)as a result of interference with other information. ​
D)very rapidly after learning something. ​

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Ebbinghaus's original forgetting curves showed that most forgetting occurs very rapidly after learning something, with the rate of forgetting decreasing over time.

Ebbinghaus's Original Forgetting Curves, Which Graphed His Retention Over Time