You are trying to remember a short list of letters, numbers, or words after seeing or hearing them once.If it takes you more than four to six seconds to repeat the list, you will forget some of the items due to
A)decay.
B)disuse.
C)consolidation.
D)suppression.

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Decay refers to the fading away of memories over time. If it takes more than four to six seconds to repeat a list, then the information is not being actively rehearsed and is subject to decay, resulting in forgetting. Disuse refers to memories that fade away due to lack of use or retrieval, which is not the case here as the information is being actively retrieved. Consolidation refers to the process by which memories are stored and strengthened over time, which is not relevant to the immediate memory task at hand. Suppression refers to intentionally trying to forget or repress memories, which is also not relevant to the immediate memory task at hand.

You Are Trying to Remember a Short List of Letters