Marianne took a chemistry course three years ago in high school and has not studied any chemistry since.She believes that the reason why she barely remembers any chemistry is because she has not used it.This explanation illustrates the __________ theory of forgetting.
A)interference
B)availability
C)interactive
D)decay

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The decay theory of forgetting suggests that memories gradually fade away with time if they are not reinforced or used. In this scenario, Marianne has not used her chemistry knowledge since her high school class three years ago, leading to the decay of her memory.

Marianne Took a Chemistry Course Three Years Ago in High