The _____ theory of forgetting only seems to explain forgetting for sensory memory and short-term memory.
A)decay
B)disuse
C)repression
D)suppression

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The decay theory of forgetting suggests that information fades or decays over time if it is not used or rehearsed, leading to forgetting of sensory and short-term memories. However, it cannot explain forgetting for long-term memories, which can persist for years.

The _____ Theory of Forgetting Only Seems to Explain Forgetting