When people learn lists of words and are tested for recall at two different times, sometimes they recall more material during the second testing. This phenomenon is known as reminiscence, and it is most incompatible with
A)the decay theory of forgetting
B)dual coding theory
C)the encoding specificity principle
D)interference theory

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The decay theory of forgetting suggests that memories fade over time due to the mere passage of time, without any specific interference or other cognitive processes at play. Reminiscence, where recall improves over time, directly contradicts this theory, as it implies that memories can become more accessible or stronger with the passage of time, not weaker.

When People Learn Lists of Words and Are Tested for Recall