According to the ________ theory of forgetting, information in memory eventually disappears if it is not accessed.
A) decay
B) cue-dependent
C) replacement
D) interference

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The decay theory of forgetting proposes that memories decay or fade away over time if they are not used or accessed, resulting in the loss of the memory trace. This theory suggests that forgetting occurs due to the passage of time and the natural decay of the memory trace.

According to the ________ Theory of Forgetting, Information in Memory