Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the research done by Hermann Ebbinghaus?

a) He created and then memorized a large number of nonsense syllables.
b) He studied forgetting and the amount of time it takes to forget particular information.
c) His research suggested that certain hormones influence the rate of forgetting.
d) His research demonstrated that most forgetting occurs within the first 24 hours.


Answer: c

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