According to the decay theory, forgetting occurs because ________

a. new information is "recorded over" old information.
b. similar items of information interfere with one another.
c. memories simply fade with time if they are not accessed now and then.
d. the cues needed to recall the memory are not present.


Answer: c

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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