During lecture each day, a psychology professor may explain four main points he or she wishes the class to retain. However, most students do not think about the material again until the following class period two days later. The forgetting that occurs between classes is most likely the result of
A)bias.
B)decay.
C)interference.
D)suggestibility.

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Decay refers to the natural fading of memories over time, which is likely to occur during the two-day gap between psychology classes. Bias, interference, and suggestibility are less likely to contribute to forgetting in this specific scenario.

During Lecture Each Day, a Psychology Professor May Explain Four