Forgetting occurs because the presumed memory traces are thought to fade away with time and disuse according to the _____________.
A)decay theory
B)dual-coding theory
C)encoding specificity principle
D)interference theory

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Decay theory suggests that memory fades due to the mere passage of time. Information is lost from memory because of the automatic decay or fading of the memory trace.

Forgetting Occurs Because the Presumed Memory Traces Are Thought to Fade