When new information is learned, some information is rapidly forgotten relatively quickly. Information that is not forgotten tends to be retained in long-term memory for a long period of time.

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This statement is true. Some forgetting is normal and expected, but the information that is successfully transferred to long-term memory has a higher likelihood of staying there for a longer period of time.

When New Information Is Learned, Some Information Is Rapidly Forgotten