According to decay theory, memories fade because
A) the amygdala fails to accurately encode.
B) the cerebellum cannot hold on to information over a long period of time.
C) synaptic connections are damaged.
D) a neurochemical "memory trace" disintegrates over time.

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Decay theory posits that memories fade over time due to a neurochemical "memory trace" disintegrating, or decaying, over time. This suggests that the passage of time causes the physical representation of a memory to gradually weaken, eventually leading to its loss or degradation.

According to Decay Theory, Memories Fade Because