The idea that forgetting occurs with the passage of time is known as the:
A) decay theory of forgetting.
B) forgetting theory.
C) interference theory of forgetting.
D) time theory of forgetting.

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The decay theory of forgetting proposes that forgetting occurs due to the passage of time and the fading of memory traces in the brain. As time passes, the memory traces weaken and become less accessible, eventually leading to forgetting.

The Idea That Forgetting Occurs with the Passage of Time